The Critic

Movie

The Critic

19821h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Don Taylor
Release date: 1982-08-28
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Critic

The Critic is a 1982 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Don Taylor, starring Hywel Bennett, Nigel Hawthorne and Norman Rodway. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Critic in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mr. Puff, a foppish, would-be playwright-critic, invites his literary-minded associates to see a production of his horrendous and nonsensical spectacular, The Spanish Armada, confident that he has written a great play.

Cast

Hywel Bennett

Mr. Puff / Mr. King

Nigel Hawthorne

Mr. Sneer

Norman Rodway

Mr. Dangle

Rosemary Leach

Mrs. Dangle

John Gielgud

Lord Burleigh

Alan Badel

Sir Fretful Plaigary

Anna Massey

Tilburina

Rodney Bewes

Constable

Christopher Biggins

Interpreter

Clive Francis

Sheridan (Prologue)

Themes & keywords

british farce

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Critic in Mexico?+

The Critic is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Critic on Netflix?+

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How long is The Critic?+

The Critic has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Critic?+

The Critic stars Hywel Bennett, Nigel Hawthorne, Norman Rodway, Rosemary Leach and John Gielgud.

When did The Critic come out?+

The Critic is a 1982 movie directed by Don Taylor.

What genre is The Critic?+

The Critic is Comedy film.

Who directed The Critic?+

The Critic was directed by Don Taylor.