6 Best Sid James Movies

By Vlad Zakh · December 1, 2027

Comedy feel good

Sid James brought a gravelly, cheeky charm to British comedy, becoming an indispensable anchor of the “Carry On” series with his unmistakable laugh.

Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) 01

Carry On Up the Khyber (1968)

IMDb ★ 7.1

British colonial officers scramble to maintain their composure as a native uprising threatens the empire's prestige.

Carry On Cowboy (1965) 02

Carry On Cowboy (1965)

IMDb ★ 6.6

A mistakenly hired sanitation engineer is sent to clean up a lawless Wild West town instead of a gunslinger.

Carry On Cleo (1964) 03

Carry On Cleo (1964)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A hapless Briton is mistaken for a Roman soldier and swept into the intrigues of Cleopatra's court.

Carry On Cabby (1963) 04

Carry On Cabby (1963)

IMDb ★ 6.7

A cab company owner's neglected wife secretly starts a rival taxi firm using an all-female staff.

Hell Drivers (1957) 05

Hell Drivers (1957)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A truck driver at a corrupt haulage company uncovers a dangerous scheme involving reckless speed and sabotage.

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) 06

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

IMDb ★ 7.5

A mild-mannered bank clerk masterminds an elaborate gold bullion heist with a group of unlikely accomplices.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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