The Huggetts Abroad
1949, English. Directed by Ken Annakin.
Life is not going well for the Huggetts. Father has lost his job. Jimmy and his wife cannot get to South Africa where he has a new job. So the family decide that they should go to South Africa by truck. With their travelling companion they travel across the desert which includes a brush with the law.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ken AnnakinDirector
- Jack WarnerJoe Huggett
- Kathleen HarrisonEthel Huggett
- Dinah SheridanJane Huggett
- Susan ShawSusan Huggett
- Petula ClarkPet Huggett
- Jimmy HanleyJimmy Gardner
- Peter HammondPeter Hawtrey
- Hugh McDermottBob McCoy
- Amy VenessGrandma Huggett
- John BlytheGowan
- Everley GreggMiss Phipps
- Esma CannonBrown Owl
Details
- Released
- 21 March 1949
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Denis Constanduros, Mabel Constanduros, Ted Willis
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The Huggetts Abroad: quick answers
What should I watch before The Huggetts Abroad?
Watch Holiday Camp (1947), Here Come the Huggetts (1948), and Vote for Huggett (1949) first.
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How long is The Huggetts Abroad?
The Huggetts Abroad runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Huggetts Abroad have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Huggetts Abroad on?
The Huggetts Abroad isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Huggetts Abroad?
If you liked The Huggetts Abroad, try Sextuplets, Held Up, Death at a Funeral.
Who directed The Huggetts Abroad?
The Huggetts Abroad (1949) was directed by Ken Annakin and stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Dinah Sheridan.