

Two-Way Stretch
Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.
Where to watch Two-Way Stretch in United States
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Where is Two-Way Stretch streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player Amazon Channel, Mometu | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Two-Way Stretch
Two-Way Stretch is a 1960 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Robert Day. The cast is led by Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Maurice Denham. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Mometu.
Two-Way Stretch was produced by Vale Film Productions and Shepperton Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 20, 1960, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Robert Day
- Writers
- Vivian Cox, John Warren, Len Heath
- Release date
- December 20, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Vale Film Productions, Shepperton Productions
Two-Way Stretch cast & crew
Two-Way Stretch was directed by Robert Day and written by Vivian Cox, John Warren, and Len Heath.
The cast features Peter Sellers as Dodger Lane, Wilfrid Hyde-White as Soapy Stevens, Maurice Denham as Governor Horatio Bennett, Irene Handl as Mrs. Price, David Lodge as Jelly Knight, and Lionel Jeffries as Chief Prison Officer Sidney Crout.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Geoffrey Faithfull and it was produced by E.M. Smedley-Aston.
Is Two-Way Stretch worth watching?
Two-Way Stretch holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Two-Way Stretch is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Two-Way Stretch
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Cast of Two-Way Stretch

Peter Sellers
Dodger Lane

Wilfrid Hyde-White
Soapy Stevens

Maurice Denham
Governor Horatio Bennett

Irene Handl
Mrs. Price

David Lodge
Jelly Knight

Lionel Jeffries
Chief Prison Officer Sidney Crout

Liz Fraser
Ethel

Bernard Cribbins
Lennie Price

Beryl Reid
Miss Pringle

Walter Hudd
Reverend Patterson

George Woodbridge
Chief Prison Officer Jenkins

John Glyn-Jones
Lawyer
Two-Way Stretch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Two-Way Stretch in United States?
Two-Way Stretch is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Mometu in United States.
▸Is Two-Way Stretch on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — Two-Way Stretch is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Two-Way Stretch in?
Two-Way Stretch is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Two-Way Stretch?
Two-Way Stretch runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Two-Way Stretch rated?
Two-Way Stretch is rated U. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 54 ratings.











