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The Ruling Class

6.419722h 34mPGMovieComedyDrama

When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that…

DirectorPeter Medak
WriterPeter Barnes
ProducersJules Buck·Jack Hawkins

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Cast · Directed by Peter Medak

POPeter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
Jack 14th Earl of Gurney
ASAlastair Sim
Alastair Sim
Bishop Lampton
ALArthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe
Tucker
HAHarry Andrews
Harry Andrews
13th Earl of Gurney
CBCoral Browne
Coral Browne
Lady Claire Gurney
MBMichael Bryant
Michael Bryant
Dr. Herder
NGNigel Green
Nigel Green
McKyle
WMWilliam Mervyn
William Mervyn
Sir Charles Gurney
CSCarolyn Seymour
Carolyn Seymour
Grace Shelley
JVJames Villiers
James Villiers
Dinsdale
KWKay Walsh
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Piggott-Jones
PBPatsy Byrne
Patsy Byrne
Mrs. Treadwell

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The Ruling Class is streaming on HBO Max, Britbox and Shout! Factory in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ruling Class on Netflix?

No, The Ruling Class is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Britbox.

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The Ruling Class is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.