Francis Joins the WACS (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, Francis Joins the WACS is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 95 minutes. “THE FUNNIEST NEW COMEDY IDEA IN YEARS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter Stirling (with his old friend the talking mule) is recalled to active duty...in the WACs!
Who’s in it. Francis Joins the WACS stars Donald O'Connor as Peter Stirling, Julie Adams as Jane Parker, Mamie Van Doren as Bunky Hilstrom and Lynn Bari as Louise Simpson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Francis Joins the WACS has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francis Joins the WACS page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francis Joins the WACS tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francis Joins the WACS (1954)?
- In US, Francis Joins the WACS is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Francis Joins the WACS worth watching?
- Francis Joins the WACS holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Francis Joins the WACS?
- Francis Joins the WACS stars Donald O'Connor, Julie Adams, Mamie Van Doren, Lynn Bari and Zasu Pitts.
- When was Francis Joins the WACS released?
- Francis Joins the WACS was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.