The Small Back Room
1949, English. Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.
Danger! Top Secret!
As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Small Back Room
The Small Back Room is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Emeric PressburgerDirector
- David FarrarSammy Rice
- Kathleen ByronSusan
- Jack HawkinsR.B. Waring
- Leslie BanksCol. A. K. Holland
- Michael GoughCapt. Dick Stuart
- Cyril CusackCpl. Taylor
- Milton RosmerProf. Mair
- Walter FitzgeraldBrine
- Emrys JonesJoe
- Michael GoodliffeTill
- Renée AshersonA.T.S. corporal
- Anthony BushellCol. Strang
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1949
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Budget
- $240K
- Box office
- $135K
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What The Small Back Room is based on
The Small Back Room is based on The Small Back Room (1943) by Nigel Balchin.
1943
The Small Back Room
By Nigel Balchin
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The Small Back Room: quick answers
Is The Small Back Room worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Small Back Room?
The Small Back Room runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Small Back Room have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Small Back Room. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Small Back Room parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Small Back Room yet.
Which OTT platform is The Small Back Room on?
The Small Back Room is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Small Back Room?
If you liked The Small Back Room, try The Key, The Blockhouse, The Captive Heart.
Who directed The Small Back Room?
The Small Back Room (1949) was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and stars David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Jack Hawkins.
What is The Small Back Room based on?
The Small Back Room is based on The Small Back Room (1943) by Nigel Balchin.