The D.I. (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1957, The D.I. is a drama film directed by Jack Webb, running about 106 minutes. “Give him 12 weeks. He'll give you a Few Good Men.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gunnery Sergeant Jim Moore is one of the toughest Drill Instructors on Parris Island. But he's got a thorn in his side: Pvt. Owens, who always seems to foul up when the pressure's on. Convinced that "there's a man underneath that baby powder," Sgt. Moore drives Owens to the point of desertion. Making things worse, Capt. Anderson has given Moore three days to make the scared private into Marine material, "or I'll personally cut the lace off his panties and ship him out!" Adding to the pressure, Moore also juggles a budding romance with a shop girl.
Who’s in it. The D.I. stars Jack Webb as Gunnery Sgt. Jim Moore, Don Dubbins as Pvt. Owens, Jackie Loughery as Anne and Lin McCarthy as Capt. Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The D.I. has been warmly received by 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 The D.I. page.
If you liked it. Fans of The D.I. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The D.I. (1957)?
- In US, The D.I. 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 The D.I. worth watching?
- The D.I. holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The D.I.?
- The D.I. stars Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy and Monica Lewis.
- When was The D.I. released?
- The D.I. was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.