Movie

Topsy-Turvy

“Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More”

★ 6.6(166)19992h 40m

Topsy-Turvy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Topsy-Turvy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: Mike Leigh
Release date: 1999-12-15
Runtime: 2h 40m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $7,804,439
Budget: $10,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Thin Man Films

Topsy-Turvy — trailer

About Topsy-Turvy

Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 movie in the Drama, Music and Comedy genres, directed by Mike Leigh, starring Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner and Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 166 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Topsy-Turvy in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.

Cast

Jim Broadbent

W. S. Gilbert

Allan Corduner

Sir Arthur Sullivan

Timothy Spall

Richard Temple (The Mikado)

Lesley Manville

Lucy Gilbert

Ron Cook

Richard D'Oyly Carte

Wendy Nottingham

Helen Lenoir

Kevin McKidd

Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo)

Shirley Henderson

Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)

Dorothy Atkinson

Jessie Bond

Martin Savage

George Grossmith

Eleanor David

Fanny Ronalds

Sam Kelly

Richard Barker

Themes & keywords

london, englandprostitutemusicalbiographycigar smokingdrinklyricistexhibitionplaying piano19th century1880s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Topsy-Turvy in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Topsy-Turvy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Topsy-Turvy on Netflix?+

Topsy-Turvy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Topsy-Turvy?+

Topsy-Turvy has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

Who stars in Topsy-Turvy?+

Topsy-Turvy stars Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville and Ron Cook.

When did Topsy-Turvy come out?+

Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 movie directed by Mike Leigh.

What genre is Topsy-Turvy?+

Topsy-Turvy is Drama, Music, Comedy and History film.

Who directed Topsy-Turvy?+

Topsy-Turvy was directed by Mike Leigh.