Wake Me When It's Over (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, Wake Me When It's Over is a comedy film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. The war may be over, but that doesn't keep the hapless Gus Brubaker from being drafted and posted on a forgotten little Japanese Island...and that's just the beginning of this wacky Air Force adventure!
Who’s in it. Wake Me When It's Over stars Dick Shawn as Gus Brubaker, Ernie Kovacs as Capt. Charlie Stark, Jack Warden as Captain Dave 'Doc' Farrington and Margo Moore as Lt. Nora McKay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wake Me When It's Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wake Me When It's Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake Me When It's Over tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake Me When It's Over (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wake Me When It's Over change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wake Me When It's Over worth watching?
- Wake Me When It's Over holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake Me When It's Over?
- Wake Me When It's Over stars Dick Shawn, Ernie Kovacs, Jack Warden, Margo Moore and Nobu McCarthy.
- When was Wake Me When It's Over released?
- Wake Me When It's Over was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.