Nothing Barred (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, Nothing Barred is a comedy film directed by Darcy Conyers, running about 80 minutes. “The latest, greatest farce from Rix + Conyers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Penniless Lord Whitebait's plan to save his sinking fortunes is to open stately Whitebait Manor to the public. But the public ignores his gesture, and his fortunes fade even further, with a stream of debts threatening to run into a deluge when his daughter's fiancé demands a plush and costly wedding. Where is the cash to come from? Whitebait and his servant Spankforth's answer is a scam involving the theft of a valuable painting from the Manor. How could such a cunningly original ruse fail?
Who’s in it. Nothing Barred stars Brian Rix as Wilfred Sapling, Leo Franklyn as Barger, Naunton Wayne as Lord Whitebait and Charles Heslop as Spankworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Nothing Barred 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 Nothing Barred page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nothing Barred tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nothing Barred (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nothing Barred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nothing Barred worth watching?
- Nothing Barred holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nothing Barred?
- Nothing Barred stars Brian Rix, Leo Franklyn, Naunton Wayne, Charles Heslop and Ann Firbank.
- When was Nothing Barred released?
- Nothing Barred was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.