The Chiltern Hundreds (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, The Chiltern Hundreds is a comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Viscount Tony Pym wangles National Service leave on the pretext of standing as a Tory candidate for a local seat held by his family for generations. The request is a ruse to enable Pym to marry his wealthy American fiancee while she's still in England, but his masterplan backfires when he finds himself swept into an election campaign and beaten by Labour's Mr Cleghorn – who is then made a peer. In an attempt to save face, Pym decides to stand again – as a socialist. It all proves too much for the Pyms' loyal, true-blue butler, Mr Beecham...
Who’s in it. The Chiltern Hundreds stars Cecil Parker as Benjamin Beecham, David Tomlinson as Lord Tony Pym, Marjorie Fielding as Lady Lister and Tom Macaulay as Cleghorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Chiltern Hundreds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chiltern Hundreds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chiltern Hundreds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chiltern Hundreds (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chiltern Hundreds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chiltern Hundreds worth watching?
- The Chiltern Hundreds holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chiltern Hundreds?
- The Chiltern Hundreds stars Cecil Parker, David Tomlinson, Marjorie Fielding, Tom Macaulay and Joyce Carey.
- When was The Chiltern Hundreds released?
- The Chiltern Hundreds was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.