Me and the Colonel (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, Me and the Colonel is a comedy and war film directed by Peter Glenville, running about 109 minutes. “Here's Fun! Danny Panics the Wehrmacht in his own brand of war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jacobowsky, a Jewish refugee, flees from the Nazis with an aristocratic, anti-semitic Polish officer trying to get papers to England. Jurgens learns to appreciate Jacobowsky, despite their competition for the same woman, and together they outwit their pursuers
Who’s in it. Me and the Colonel stars Danny Kaye as S.L. Jacobowsky, Curd Jürgens as Colonel Prokoszny, Akim Tamiroff as Szabuniewicz and Nicole Maurey as Suzanne Roualet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Me and the Colonel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Me and the Colonel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Me and the Colonel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Me and the Colonel (1958)?
- In GB, Me and the Colonel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Me and the Colonel worth watching?
- Me and the Colonel holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Me and the Colonel?
- Me and the Colonel stars Danny Kaye, Curd Jürgens, Akim Tamiroff, Nicole Maurey and Françoise Rosay.
- When was Me and the Colonel released?
- Me and the Colonel was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.