Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- bawdy
- classic comedy night
- retro movie marathon
What critics said
Critics and retrospectives broadly regard it as one of the strongest and most accomplished entries in the Carry On series, especially for its comic story and ensemble performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The British outpost, Khasi of Kalabar, and regiment rituals turn the British Raj setting into a target of parody.
The kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment and its supposedly fearless reputation drive recurring comic situations.
The plot repeatedly mines rumors about what the kilted soldiers wear underneath and the discovery of one soldier with his pants on.
The Khasi presents an outwardly charming facade while secretly plotting the deaths of the British.
Films like Carry On Up the Khyber, and why
Carry On Cleo
broad british farce, historical parody, and irreverent ensemble comedy
Carry On Sergeant
carry on series humor, bawdy innuendo, and comic treatment of imperial or military settings
The Great Muppet Caper
period adventure parody, colonial satire, and flamboyant comic performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Release Date
- 1968-02-12
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (93)
Cast
- Sidney James
- Kenneth Williams
- Charles Hawtrey
- Roy Castle
- Joan Sims
- Bernard Bresslaw
- Peter Butterworth
- Terry Scott
- Angela Douglas
- Cardew Robinson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Carry On Up the Khyber about?
- A flamboyant British Raj outpost becomes the stage for a bawdy military farce when a devious ruler challenges the supposedly invincible kilted regiment.
- What is Carry On Up the Khyber like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Carry On Up the Khyber as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Carry On Up the Khyber violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Carry On Up the Khyber as mild.
- What did critics think of Carry On Up the Khyber?
- Critics and retrospectives broadly regard it as one of the strongest and most accomplished entries in the Carry On series, especially for its comic story and ensemble performances.
- Which films are like Carry On Up the Khyber?
- Films with a similar feel include Carry On Cleo, Carry On Sergeant, and The Great Muppet Caper.
- How long is Carry On Up the Khyber?
- Carry On Up the Khyber runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Carry On Up the Khyber?
- In United States, Carry On Up the Khyber streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
