Noises Off... (1992)
Kernel Score: 78% · 213 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1992-03-20
Runtime: 103 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Hired to helm an Americanized take on a British play, director Lloyd Fellowes does his best to control an eccentric group of stage actors. With a star actress quickly passing her prime, a male lead with no confidence, and a bit actor that's rarely sober, chaos ensues in the lead up to a Broadway premiere.
Noises Off... parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Noises Off... is a PG-13 backstage comedy about a chaotic theater production with a cast that includes a rarely-sober actor.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — One of the actors in the theater troupe is described as a 'bit actor that's rarely sober,' implying comedic drinking content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Carol Burnett as Dotty Otley / Mrs. Clackett
- Michael Caine as Lloyd Fellowes
- Denholm Elliott as Selsdon Mowbray / The Burglar
- Julie Hagerty as Poppy Taylor
- Marilu Henner as Belinda Blair / Flavia Brent
- Mark Linn-Baker as Tim Allgood
- Christopher Reeve as Frederick Dallas / Philip Brent
- John Ritter as Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
- Nicollette Sheridan as Brooke Ashton / Vicki
- Kate Rich as Des Moines Stagehand
Noises Off... FAQ
Is Noises Off... good?
Noises Off... has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 213 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Noises Off...?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Noises Off... OK for kids?
Noises Off... is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Noises Off... is a PG-13 backstage comedy about a chaotic theater production with a cast that includes a rarely-sober actor.
What movies are like Noises Off...?
If you liked Noises Off..., try Ricky Gervais: SuperNature, Louis C.K.: Oh My God, Bo Burnham: Make Happy and Ricky Gervais: Armageddon.