It's Trad, Dad! (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1962, It's Trad, Dad! is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Richard Lester, running about 78 minutes. “The newest, most frantic fad! - a jazzed-up, mixed-up musical that's got” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The hero and heroine want to popularize a trad jazz in their town. Some older people feel displeased about a trad jazz, and prevent their trying. The hero and heroine go to London television studio to ask trad jazz musician to support their trial.
Who’s in it. It's Trad, Dad! stars Helen Shapiro as Helen, Craig Douglas as Craig, John Leyton as Himself and Chubby Checker as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, It's Trad, Dad! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's Trad, Dad! page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's Trad, Dad! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's Trad, Dad! (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's Trad, Dad! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's Trad, Dad! worth watching?
- It's Trad, Dad! holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's Trad, Dad!?
- It's Trad, Dad! stars Helen Shapiro, Craig Douglas, John Leyton, Chubby Checker and Del Shannon.