Sparrows Can't Sing (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1963, Sparrows Can't Sing is a comedy and drama film directed by Joan Littlewood, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlie returns to the East End after two years at sea to find his house demolished and wife Maggie gone. Everyone else knows she is now shacked up with married bus driver Bert and a toddler, and they all watch with more than a little interest at the trail of mayhem Charlie leaves as he goes about sorting things out.
Who’s in it. Sparrows Can't Sing stars James Booth as Charlie Gooding, Barbara Windsor as Maggie Gooding, Roy Kinnear as Fred Gooding and Avis Bunnage as Bridgie Gooding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Sparrows Can't Sing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sparrows Can't Sing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparrows Can't Sing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparrows Can't Sing (1963)?
- In US, Sparrows Can't Sing is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sparrows Can't Sing worth watching?
- Sparrows Can't Sing holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparrows Can't Sing?
- Sparrows Can't Sing stars James Booth, Barbara Windsor, Roy Kinnear, Avis Bunnage and Brian Murphy.
- When was Sparrows Can't Sing released?
- Sparrows Can't Sing was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.