Father Brown (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Father Brown is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Hamer, running about 91 minutes. “An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos... Up to his NECK in laughs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Who’s in it. Father Brown stars Alec Guinness as Father Brown, Joan Greenwood as Lady Warren, Peter Finch as Gustave Flambeau and Cecil Parker as The Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Father Brown 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 Father Brown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Brown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Brown (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father Brown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father Brown worth watching?
- Father Brown holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Brown?
- Father Brown stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch, Cecil Parker and Bernard Lee.
- When was Father Brown released?
- Father Brown was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.