The Ruling Class

Name: The Ruling Class
Released: 1972-05-24
Rating: 6.377

6.4/10 (102)

·1972· 154 min

Director: Peter Medak

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 Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.

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Trailer

Cast

Peter O'Toole

Jack 14th Earl of Gurney

Alastair Sim

Bishop Lampton

Arthur Lowe

Tucker

Harry Andrews

13th Earl of Gurney

Coral Browne

Lady Claire Gurney

Michael Bryant

Dr. Herder

Nigel Green

McKyle

William Mervyn

Sir Charles Gurney

Carolyn Seymour

Grace Shelley

James Villiers

Dinsdale

Kay Walsh

Mrs. Piggott-Jones

Patsy Byrne

Mrs. Treadwell

In brief

The Ruling Class (1972) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.4/10 from 102 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 34min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ruling Class online?

The Ruling Class is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Ruling Class?

The Ruling Class runs 154 minutes (2h 34min).

What rating does The Ruling Class have?

The Ruling Class has an average rating of 6.4/10 based on 102 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Ruling Class from?

The Ruling Class was released in 1972.