Where can I watch Advance to the Rear (1964)?

In US, Advance to the Rear 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 Advance to the Rear worth watching?

Advance to the Rear holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Advance to the Rear?

Advance to the Rear stars Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens, Melvyn Douglas, Jim Backus and Joan Blondell.

When was Advance to the Rear released?

Advance to the Rear was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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Advance to the Rear (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1964, Advance to the Rear is a comedy, war and western film directed by George Marshall, running about 97 minutes. “You've met the Rat Pack... now... meet the Mouse Pack!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As punishment for their incompetence in battle, disgraced Union soldier Capt. Jared Heath and his apathetic commanding officer, Col. Claude Brackenbury, are reassigned away from the front lines. The hapless Heath and Brackenbury must now lead a ragtag group on a classified mission to protect a transport for the U.S. Treasury. Complicating matters is Martha Lou Williams, a Confederate agent posing as a lady of the evening.

Who’s in it. Advance to the Rear stars Glenn Ford as Capt. Jared Heath, Stella Stevens as Martha Lou Williams, Melvyn Douglas as Col. Claude Brackenbury and Jim Backus as Gen. Willoughby, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Advance to the Rear has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Advance to the Rear page.

If you liked it. Fans of Advance to the Rear tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Advance to the Rear (1964)?: In US, Advance to the Rear 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 Advance to the Rear worth watching?: Advance to the Rear holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Advance to the Rear?: Advance to the Rear stars Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens, Melvyn Douglas, Jim Backus and Joan Blondell.
When was Advance to the Rear released?: Advance to the Rear was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.