Prudence and the Pill_
"A sportive look at the fertility rites (and wrongs) of Western society."
Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?
Starring
Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Robert Coote
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Prudence and the Pill was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the ch...
Prudence and the Pill is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Deborah Kerr
Prudence Hardcastle
David Niven
Gerald Hardcastle
Robert Coote
Henry Hardcastle
Irina Demick
Elizabeth Brett
Joyce Redman
Grace Hardcastle
Judy Geeson
Geraldine Hardcastle
Keith Michell
Dr. Alan Huart
Edith Evans
Roberta Bates
David Dundas
Tony Bates
Vickery Turner
Rose
HA
Hugh Armstrong
Ted
Peter Butterworth
Chemist
Moyra Fraser
Woman in Tea Shop
Annette Kerr
Gerald's Secretary
Harry Towb
Racetrack Official
Jonathan Lynn
Chemist's Assistant
ID
Ivor Dean
City Banker in Taxi Cab (uncredited)
Arthur Hewlett
Mr. Ferguson (uncredited)
Michael Hordern
Dr. Morley (uncredited)
JT
John Tatham
Man Sitting in Grandstand at the Races (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Rating
5.4/10 (14 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Prudence and the Pill about?
Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?
How long is Prudence and the Pill?
Prudence and the Pill has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Prudence and the Pill?
The cast of Prudence and the Pill includes Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Robert Coote, Irina Demick, Joyce Redman.
What is the rating of Prudence and the Pill?
Prudence and the Pill has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance