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The Best House in London

1969Movie1 h 37 min

Comedy
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4

A campy, sensual comedy movie about history and society.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

From top to bottom ... it's the best place in town!

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.

Feels like

  • Victorian Satire
  • Period Erotica
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Farce
  • Stylized Production
  • Historical Comedy
  • Cynical Humor
  • Class & Society
  • Unconventional Premise

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Philip Saville
Written by
Denis Norden
Produced by
Philip M. Breen, Kurt Unger
Music by
Mischa Spoliansky

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Facts

June 1, 1969 · 1 h 37 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
June 1, 1969
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Soapbox Sadie, Lousy Lovers Are Losers, Awful British Sex Comedy +9

  • Soapbox Sadie
  • Lousy Lovers Are Losers
  • Awful British Sex Comedy
  • Match Cut
  • All Women Are Lustful
  • Ambiguous Time Period
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Strip Poker
  • Actor Allusion
  • The Peeping Tom
  • Large Ham
  • Self-Serving Memory

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Best House in London?"

Questions about The Best House in London

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Where can I stream The Best House in London?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Best House in London from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Best House in London worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.4).

Will The Best House in London make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Best House in London use?

Soapbox SadieLousy Lovers Are LosersAwful British Sex ComedyMatch CutAll Women Are LustfulAmbiguous Time PeriodEstablishing Character MomentStrip PokerActor AllusionThe Peeping TomLarge HamSelf-Serving Memoryand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Soapbox Sadie, Lousy Lovers Are Losers, and Awful British Sex Comedy.