My Learned Friend
1943, English. Directed by Will Hay & Basil Dearden.
An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. William Fitch is on the list, and co-opts his buddy Claude Babbington to try and prevent a grisly end.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch My Learned Friend
My Learned Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 October 1943.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Will HayDirector
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Will HayWilliam Fitch
- Claude HulbertClaude Babbington
- Mervyn JohnsGrimshaw
- Laurence HanraySir Norman
- Aubrey MallalieuMagistrate
- Charles Victor'Safety' Wilson
- Ernest ThesigerFerris
- Eddie Phillips'Basher' Blake
- Leslie HarcourtBarman
- G.H. MulcasterDr. Scudamore
- Lloyd PearsonCol. Chudleigh
- Gibb McLaughlinButler
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1943
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked My Learned Friend
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Who Is Cletis Tout?
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
68 Kill
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer
2025 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Night at McCool's
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Wrong Cops
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Desperate Living
1977 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thursday Murder Club
2025 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Learned Friend: quick answers
Is My Learned Friend worth watching?
My Learned Friend doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is My Learned Friend?
My Learned Friend runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does My Learned Friend have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Learned Friend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Learned Friend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for My Learned Friend yet.
Which OTT platform is My Learned Friend on?
My Learned Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 October 1943. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Learned Friend?
If you liked My Learned Friend, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Who Is Cletis Tout?, 68 Kill.
Who directed My Learned Friend?
My Learned Friend (1943) was directed by Will Hay and Basil Dearden and stars Will Hay, Claude Hulbert, Mervyn Johns.