Topsy-Turvy (1999) movie poster

Topsy-Turvy

1999 · 160 min · Director: Mike Leigh

Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a music drama, directed by Mike Leigh. It stars Jim Broadbent and Allan Corduner. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 160-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Topsy-Turvy Is About

London, 1884. Gilbert and Sullivan have worked together for a decade, and their latest, Princess Ida, has met a cool press. Sullivan is tired of light opera and wants to write something serious; Gilbert cannot find an idea. A Japanese exhibition his wife takes him to breaks the block, and out of it comes The Mikado. Mike Leigh tells this as a workplace story rather than a triumph: rehearsals, cut songs, wounded actors, costume fittings, the drink and morphine backstage. He shows what the onstage gaiety costs the people making it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Topsy-Turvy about?

London, 1884. Gilbert and Sullivan have worked together for a decade, and their latest, Princess Ida, has met a cool press.

Where can I watch Topsy-Turvy?

Topsy-Turvy is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Topsy-Turvy?

Topsy-Turvy runs for 160 minutes (2h 40m).

When did Topsy-Turvy come out?

Topsy-Turvy was released in 1999.

Who directed Topsy-Turvy?

Topsy-Turvy was directed by Mike Leigh.

Who stars in Topsy-Turvy?

Topsy-Turvy stars Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville.

What is Topsy-Turvy's rating?

Topsy-Turvy holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.

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