What a Whopper (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, What a Whopper is a comedy film directed by Gilbert Gunn, running about 90 minutes. “Naughty Maids And Naughtical Monsters, A Book! A Monster! A Film!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his friends make a fake monster and take photographs and then travel to Scotland to see if they can convince the locals.
Who’s in it. What a Whopper stars Adam Faith as Tony Blake, Carole Lesley as Charlotte 'Charlie' Pinner, Terence Longdon as Vernon and Clive Dunn as Mr. Slate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, What a Whopper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What a Whopper page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Whopper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Whopper (1961)?
- In US, What a Whopper is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What a Whopper worth watching?
- What a Whopper holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What a Whopper?
- What a Whopper stars Adam Faith, Carole Lesley, Terence Longdon, Clive Dunn and Freddie Frinton.
- When was What a Whopper released?
- What a Whopper was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.