Trouble Brewing (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Trouble Brewing is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Anthony Kimmins, running about 87 minutes. “Fast Furious Formby Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ealing comedy starring music hall star George Formby. An eager newspaper reporter (Formby) goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters. Posing as a wrestler and waiter in his investigative efforts, George proves a greater menace to public order than the criminals he is chasing.
Who’s in it. Trouble Brewing stars George Formby as George Gullip, Googie Withers as Mary Brown, Gus McNaughton as Bill Pike and Esma Cannon as Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Trouble Brewing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trouble Brewing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trouble Brewing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trouble Brewing (1939)?
- In GB, Trouble Brewing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trouble Brewing worth watching?
- Trouble Brewing holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Trouble Brewing?
- Trouble Brewing stars George Formby, Googie Withers, Gus McNaughton, Esma Cannon and Garry Marsh.
- When was Trouble Brewing released?
- Trouble Brewing was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.