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Passport to Pimlico

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1949 | 84 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Great Dictator or Barbie, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Henry Cornelius

  • Stanley HollowayArthur Pemberton
  • Hermione BaddeleyEdie Randall
  • Margaret RutherfordProfessor Hatton-Jones
  • Paul DupuisDuke of Burgundy
  • Raymond HuntleyMr. Wix
  • John SlaterFrank Huggins
  • Jane HyltonMolly
  • Betty WarrenConnie Pemberton
  • Barbara MurrayShirley Pemberton
  • Sydney TaflerFred Cowan