

Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
2023, English. Directed by Barnaby Thompson.
If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.
The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story is streaming on Strand Releasing and Dekkoo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Barnaby ThompsonDirector
- Noël CowardSelf (archive footage)
- Rupert EverettNoël Coward (voice)
- Alan CummingNarrator (voice)
- Laurence OlivierSelf (archive footage)
- Maggie SmithSelf (archive footage)
- Harold PinterSelf (archive footage)
- Michael CaineSelf (archive footage)
- Frank SinatraSelf (archive footage)
- Lauren BacallSelf (archive footage)
- Lucille BallSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 2 June 2023
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Barnaby Thompson
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Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story: quick answers
Is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story worth watching?
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How long is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story have a post-credits scene?
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Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story on?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story is streaming on Strand Releasing and Dekkoo in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
If you liked Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story, try Red Army, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The War Room.
Who directed Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (2023) was directed by Barnaby Thompson and stars Noël Coward, Rupert Everett, Alan Cumming.