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Steptoe & Son

1972Movie1 h 38 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live together at the junk yard.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, scares or uplift.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Cliff Owen
Written by
Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
Produced by
Aida Young
Music by
Ron Grainer, Roy Budd, Jack Fishman

Everyone

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Facts

March 1, 1972 · 1 h 38 min · Strong Language

Released
March 1, 1972
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Steptoe & Son?"

Questions about Steptoe & Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Steptoe & Son?

It streams in 22 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Steptoe & Son worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5).

Is there a sequel to Steptoe & Son?

  1. Steptoe & Son (1972)
  2. Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973).

Will Steptoe & Son make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Steptoe & Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.