Overlord (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, Overlord is a drama, war and history film directed by Stuart Cooper, running about 83 minutes. “Code name, D-Day, June 6th 1944” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-day, June 6th, 1944.
Who’s in it. Overlord stars Brian Stirner as Tom, Davyd Harries as Jack, Nicholas Ball as Arthur and Julie Neesam as The Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Overlord has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overlord page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overlord tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overlord (1975)?
- In US, Overlord is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Overlord worth watching?
- Overlord holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overlord?
- Overlord stars Brian Stirner, Davyd Harries, Nicholas Ball, Julie Neesam and Sam Sewell.
- When was Overlord released?
- Overlord was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.