When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1950, When Willie Comes Marching Home is a comedy and war film directed by John Ford, running about 82 minutes. “His story is taken from Government films ... because they didn't want it !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Willie leaves home to join the war effort he is all ready to become a hero, but he is only frustrated when his posting ends up to be in his home town, and he is recruited into training, keeping him from the action. However, when he finds himself accidently behind enemy lines he unexpectedly becomes a hero after all.
Who’s in it. When Willie Comes Marching Home stars Dan Dailey as William 'Bill' Kluggs, Corinne Calvet as Yvonne Le Tete, Colleen Townsend as Marjorie 'Marge' Fettles and William Demarest as Herman Kluggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, When Willie Comes Marching Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Willie Comes Marching Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Willie Comes Marching Home tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Willie Comes Marching Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Willie Comes Marching Home worth watching?
- When Willie Comes Marching Home holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When Willie Comes Marching Home?
- When Willie Comes Marching Home stars Dan Dailey, Corinne Calvet, Colleen Townsend, William Demarest and Jimmy Lydon.
- When was When Willie Comes Marching Home released?
- When Willie Comes Marching Home was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.