The Ladykillers
1955, English. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Ladykillers is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander MackendrickDirector
- Alec GuinnessProfessor Marcus
- Cecil ParkerClaude, alias 'Major Courtney'
- Herbert LomLouis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
- Peter SellersHarry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
- Danny Green'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
- Katie JohnsonMrs. Wilberforce
- Jack WarnerThe Superintendent
- Philip StaintonThe Sergeant
- Frankie HowerdThe Barrow Boy
- Madge BrindleyLarge Lady (uncredited)
- Hélène BurlsHypatia (uncredited)
- Kenneth ConnorCab Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- William Rose
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The Ladykillers: quick answers
Is The Ladykillers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 588 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Ladykillers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ladykillers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ladykillers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ladykillers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ladykillers on?
The Ladykillers is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ladykillers?
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Who directed The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers (1955) was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and stars Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom.