The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Kernel Score: 80% · 278 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1951-06-28
Runtime: 78 minutes
Where to watch The Lavender Hill Mob
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipments of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbor to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country.
The Lavender Hill Mob parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this classic British comedy follows a mild-mannered bank clerk who plots to steal gold bullion.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A comedic heist film with a police chase but no serious violence indicated.
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
Charles Crichton
Cast
- Alec Guinness as Henry 'Dutch' Holland
- Stanley Holloway as Albert Pendlebury
- Sidney James as Lackery
- Alfie Bass as Shorty
- Marjorie Fielding as Mrs. Chalk
- Edie Martin as Miss Evesham
- John Salew as Parkin
- Ronald Adam as Turner
- Arthur Hambling as Wallis
- Gibb McLaughlin as Godwin
The Lavender Hill Mob FAQ
Is The Lavender Hill Mob good?
The Lavender Hill Mob has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 278 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Lavender Hill Mob?
In the US you can stream The Lavender Hill Mob on FlixFling, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Is The Lavender Hill Mob OK for kids?
The Lavender Hill Mob is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this classic British comedy follows a mild-mannered bank clerk who plots to steal gold bullion.
What movies are like The Lavender Hill Mob?
If you liked The Lavender Hill Mob, try Now You See Me, Take the Money and Run, Blindspotting and Everything Is Illuminated.