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The Wrong Box

6.419661h 45mMovieComedy

In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.

DirectorBryan Forbes
WritersLarry Gelbart·Burt Shevelove
ProducerBryan Forbes

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bryan Forbes

JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Masterman Finsbury
RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Joseph Finsbury
MCMichael Caine
Michael Caine
Michael Hubert Gregory Finsbury
PCPeter Cook
Peter Cook
Morris Finsbury
DMDudley Moore
Dudley Moore
John Finsbury
NNNanette Newman
Nanette Newman
Julia Finsbury
THTony Hancock
Tony Hancock
Detective
PSPeter Sellers
Peter Sellers
Doctor Pratt
CCCicely Courtneidge
Cicely Courtneidge
Major Martha
WLWilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
Peacock
TWThorley Walters
Thorley Walters
Patience
GSGerald Sim
Gerald Sim
1st Undertaker

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The Wrong Box — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wrong Box?

The Wrong Box is streaming on Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wrong Box on Netflix?

No, The Wrong Box is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is The Wrong Box on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wrong Box isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Wrong Box for free?

The Wrong Box is available on Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.