One Good Turn (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, One Good Turn is a comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 90 minutes. “A Riotous Round of Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norman is the oldest orphan at Greenwood Children's Home and now acts as their caretaker. All the orphans are very happy and well cared for. The adventures start when a nasty property developer (boo hiss) who is also the chairman of the orphanage board wants to close the orphanage and build a factory on the site. The children are sent to Brighton for the day and Norman is very excited because he's "Never seen the Sea". When they get back they discover the plan to close the orphanage and have to decide what to do
Who’s in it. One Good Turn stars Norman Wisdom as Norman, Joan Rice as Iris, Shirley Abicair as Mary and Thora Hird as Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, One Good Turn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Good Turn page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Good Turn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Good Turn (1955)?
- In GB, One Good Turn is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Good Turn worth watching?
- One Good Turn holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Good Turn?
- One Good Turn stars Norman Wisdom, Joan Rice, Shirley Abicair, Thora Hird and William Russell.
- When was One Good Turn released?
- One Good Turn was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.