Funny Up North (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Funny Up North is a comedy and documentary film, running about 74 minutes. “The History Of Northern Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle, George Formby, Arthur Askey, Norman Evans and many more. The North of England has always enjoyed its own very particular brand of comedy, best seen today in Coronation Street. 80 years ago however Mancunian Studios produced feature films for the northern masses. Funny Up North tells the story of the Mancunian Studios, its eccentric owner John E Blakeley and its cavalcade of stars including such household names as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Jewell, George Formby and the legendary Frank Randle. Hosted by Professor Chris Lee, the authority on northern cinema, Funny Up North takes you on a journey from its humble beginnings to its sad demise in the 1960s.
Who’s in it. Funny Up North stars C.P. Lee as Himself, Tony Wilson as Himself, George Formby as Himself and Frank Randle as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Funny Up North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funny Up North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny Up North tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Up North (2011)?
- In GB, Funny Up North is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Funny Up North worth watching?
- Funny Up North holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funny Up North?
- Funny Up North stars C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, George Formby, Frank Randle and Arthur Askey.
- When was Funny Up North released?
- Funny Up North was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.