Catch-22 (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1970, Catch-22 is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 121 minutes. “The anti-war satire of epic proportions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However, sometimes insanity is the only sane way to cope with a crazy situation.
Who’s in it. Catch-22 stars Alan Arkin as Capt. John Yossarian, Martin Balsam as Col. Cathcart, Richard Benjamin as Maj. Danby and Art Garfunkel as Capt. Nately, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Catch-22 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and 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 Catch-22 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catch-22 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catch-22 (1970)?
- In US, Catch-22 is available to stream on MGM Plus, and 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 Catch-22 worth watching?
- Catch-22 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catch-22?
- Catch-22 stars Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin, Art Garfunkel and Jack Gilford.
- When was Catch-22 released?
- Catch-22 was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.