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Passport to Pimlico

1949Movie1 h 24 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Directed by
Henry Cornelius
Written by
T. E. B. Clarke
Produced by
Michael Balcon

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Facts

October 26, 1949 · 1 h 24 min · Comedy

Released
October 26, 1949
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Dramatic Thunder, Advertised Extra, Obstructive Bureaucrat +8

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Passport to Pimlico?"

Questions about Passport to Pimlico

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Passport to Pimlico?

In the United States, Passport to Pimlico streams on BFI Player and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Passport to Pimlico worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Passport to Pimlico okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Passport to Pimlico make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Passport to Pimlico?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.