Dad's Army (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2016, Dad's Army is a comedy and war film directed by Oliver Parker, running about 100 minutes. “Blend in!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cinema remake of the classic sitcom Dad's Army (1968). The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.
Who’s in it. Dad's Army stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Rose Winters, Bill Nighy as Sergeant Wilson, Michael Gambon as Private Godfrey and Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Dad's Army has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dad's Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dad's Army tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dad's Army (2016)?
- In US, Dad's Army is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dad's Army worth watching?
- Dad's Army holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Dad's Army?
- Dad's Army stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill Nighy, Michael Gambon, Toby Jones and Mark Gatiss.
- When was Dad's Army released?
- Dad's Army was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.