Poppy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Poppy is a notable film directed by David G. Hillier, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Poppy is a celebration of Victorian values and exposes the hypocrisy, racism, drug dealing, money worship and sexual repression of the time through its favourite entertainment form, pantomime. Dick Whittington, his man Jack, Sally the Principal Girl, the Dame, two pantomime horses, a flying ballet, a transformation scene and even the traditional song-sheet are all brought on to tell the serious and finally devasting story of the single most profitable crop of the British East India Company.
Who’s in it. Poppy stars Ken Wynne as Emperor of China, Nichola McAuliffe as Queen Victoria, David Firth as Jack Idle and Christopher Hurst as Randy, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poppy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poppy (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poppy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Poppy?
- Poppy stars Ken Wynne, Nichola McAuliffe, David Firth, Christopher Hurst and Andrew Thomas James.
- When was Poppy released?
- Poppy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.