The Girl in the Barracks (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Girl in the Barracks is a comedy film directed by Aarne Tarkas, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl joins the army instead of her brother, who has been injured in a car accident and cannot join the army in time. She is then disguised as a male conscript to save the brother from troubles.
Who’s in it. The Girl in the Barracks stars Pentti Siimes as Heikki Vuori, Elina Pohjanpää as Hertta Vuori, Matti Ranin as captain Teräs and Leo Jokela as sgt Jokela, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl in the Barracks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl in the Barracks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl in the Barracks (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl in the Barracks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Girl in the Barracks?
- The Girl in the Barracks stars Pentti Siimes, Elina Pohjanpää, Matti Ranin, Leo Jokela and Pentti Irjala.
- When was The Girl in the Barracks released?
- The Girl in the Barracks was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.