The Wrong Box_
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
Starring
John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Wrong Box was released 60 years ago in 1966.
Overview
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
The Wrong Box is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
John Mills
Masterman Finsbury
Ralph Richardson
Joseph Finsbury
Michael Caine
Michael Hubert Gregory Finsbury
Peter Cook
Morris Finsbury
Dudley Moore
John Finsbury
Nanette Newman
Julia Finsbury
Tony Hancock
Detective
Peter Sellers
Doctor Pratt
Cicely Courtneidge
Major Martha
Wilfrid Lawson
Peacock
Thorley Walters
Patience
Gerald Sim
1st Undertaker
Peter Graves
Military Officer
Irene Handl
Mrs. Hackett
Norman Bird
Clergyman
John Le Mesurier
Doctor Slattery
Hilton Edwards
Lawyer
Norman Rossington
1st Rough
Diane Clare
Mercy
Tutte Lemkow
Strangler
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wrong Box about?
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
How long is The Wrong Box?
The Wrong Box has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Wrong Box?
The cast of The Wrong Box includes John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore.
What is the rating of The Wrong Box?
The Wrong Box has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 60 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy