Something's Rotten (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Something's Rotten is a drama and crime film directed by Harvey Frost, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The queen of an unnamed European country is being pressured by her Prime Minister to abdicate the throne in favour of one of her sons. But she wrestles with the question which son, the older but emotionally unstable Prince Calvin or the younger but more mature Prince George, will be named as her successor. Meanwhile, a series of murders of the palace staff is being committed by an unidentified “Skulker”, whom the queen begins to suspect may in fact be one of the princes.
Who’s in it. Something's Rotten stars Charlotte Blunt, Geoffrey Bowes, Trudy Weiss and Christopher Barry, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something's Rotten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something's Rotten tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something's Rotten (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Something's Rotten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Something's Rotten?
- Something's Rotten stars Charlotte Blunt, Geoffrey Bowes, Trudy Weiss, Christopher Barry and Cec Linder.