The Uncle
“At just seven years of age, Gus has been an uncle all his life.”
Synopsis
Gus is a seven-year-old uncle who struggles with the responsibility placed upon him when his nephew Tom comes to spend the summer holidays with his family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"The Uncle": Out on DVD 06/07/2015Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Abrams
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Uncle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Play-Pix, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desmond Davis
Margaret Abrams, Desmond Davis
John Addison
Manny Wynn
Brian Smedley-Aston
Robert A. Goldston, Leonard Davis, Desmond Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Abrams
Screenplay
Desmond Davis
Director
Manny Wynn
Director of Photography
Brian Smedley-Aston
Editor
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Robert A. Goldston
Producer
Desmond Davis
Producer
Desmond Davis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Uncle.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Uncle.
list8
Similar Titles to The Uncle
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
8.0
7.2
10.0
6.5
6.3
7.1
6.9
7.0
6.4
6.9
4.9
8.0
7.3
5.4
7.0
7.5
7.3
7.9
More Like The Uncle
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Uncle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Uncle about?
Gus is a seven-year-old uncle who struggles with the responsibility placed upon him when his nephew Tom comes to spend the summer holidays with his family.
Who directed The Uncle?
The Uncle was directed by Desmond Davis.
Who stars in The Uncle?
The principal cast of The Uncle includes Rupert Davies, Brenda Bruce, Robert Duncan, Christopher Ariss, Ann Lynn.
When was The Uncle released and how long is it?
The Uncle was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Uncle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Uncle was composed by John Addison.
Is The Uncle based on a book or true story?
The Uncle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margaret Abrams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Uncle?
The Uncle holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).