Under Your Hat (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1940, Under Your Hat is a comedy and adventure film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. In pre-Second World War England, a leading film star and his wife attempt to recover a secret carburetor stolen by enemy agents. Based on a popular stage musical starring Hulbert and Courtneidge, a husband-and-wife team who had made a series of successful comedy films during the 1930s.
Who’s in it. Under Your Hat stars Jack Hulbert as Jack Millett, Cicely Courtneidge as Kay Millett, Austin Trevor as Boris Vladimir and Cecil Parker as Sir Jeffrey Arlington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Under Your Hat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Your Hat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Your Hat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Your Hat (1940)?
- In GB, Under Your Hat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under Your Hat worth watching?
- Under Your Hat holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under Your Hat?
- Under Your Hat stars Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Austin Trevor, Cecil Parker and Glynis Johns.
- When was Under Your Hat released?
- Under Your Hat was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.