Alive and Kicking_
Three elderly residents of a nursing home, fed up with their monotonous existence, engineer an escape from their drab surroundings and head for an impromptu holiday on an Irish island.
Starring
Sybil Thorndike, Kathleen Harrison, Estelle Winwood
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Alive and Kicking was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
Three elderly residents of a nursing home, fed up with their monotonous existence, engineer an escape from their drab surroundings and head for an impromptu ...
Alive and Kicking is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Sybil Thorndike
Dora
Kathleen Harrison
Rosie
Estelle Winwood
Mabel
Stanley Holloway
MacDonagh
Joyce Carey
Matron
Eric Pohlmann
Captain
Colin Gordon
Bird Watcher
John Salew
Solicitor
Liam Redmond
Old Man
Marjorie Rhodes
Old Woman
Olive McFarland
Lover
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Postmistress
Paul Farrell
Postman
PM
Patrick McAlinney
Policeman
RM
Raymond Manthorpe
Little Boy
TQ
Tony Quinn
Villager
HH
Harry Hutchinson
Villager
BO
Brendan O'Dowda
Singer
JM
Joseph MacNally
Singer
Richard Harris
Lover
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What is Alive and Kicking about?
Three elderly residents of a nursing home, fed up with their monotonous existence, engineer an escape from their drab surroundings and head for an impromptu holiday on an Irish island.
How long is Alive and Kicking?
Alive and Kicking has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Alive and Kicking?
The cast of Alive and Kicking includes Sybil Thorndike, Kathleen Harrison, Estelle Winwood, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey.
What is the rating of Alive and Kicking?
Alive and Kicking has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy