The Ladykillers (1955)
Kernel Score: 82% · 529 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1955-12-08
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch The Ladykillers
- Free with ads: Kanopy
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
The Ladykillers parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Ladykillers is a classic dark comedy about bumbling criminals plotting a robbery, unrated but mild by modern standards.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a robbery plot and dark comedic violence among the criminal gang.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Alexander Mackendrick
Cast
- Alec Guinness as Professor Marcus
- Cecil Parker as Claude, alias 'Major Courtney'
- Herbert Lom as Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
- Peter Sellers as Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
- Danny Green as 'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
- Katie Johnson as Mrs. Wilberforce
- Jack Warner as The Superintendent
- Philip Stainton as The Sergeant
- Frankie Howerd as The Barrow Boy
- Madge Brindley as Large Lady (uncredited)
The Ladykillers FAQ
Is The Ladykillers good?
The Ladykillers has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 529 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Ladykillers?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy.
Is The Ladykillers OK for kids?
The Ladykillers is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Ladykillers is a classic dark comedy about bumbling criminals plotting a robbery, unrated but mild by modern standards.