Where can I watch Back from the Front (1943)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back from the Front change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Back from the Front worth watching?

Back from the Front holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Back from the Front?

Back from the Front stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Stanley Blystone and Vernon Dent.

When was Back from the Front released?

Back from the Front was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.

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Back from the Front (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1943, Back from the Front is a comedy and war film directed by Jules White, running about 19 minutes. “Any resemblance between the characters in this picture and other human beings is a dirty shame.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Stooges join the war effort by enlisting at Merchant Marines. While aboard, they have a brief run-in with (a secret German Nazi officer) Lt. Dungen (Vernon Dent), and then mistake a torpedo for a beached whale. Moe says they have to kill it, and it promptly explodes. After being lost at sea for several days, they come across the SS Schicklgruber and climb aboard. Now with fully grown beards, they come across Lt. Dungen again, who does not recognize them. After realizing they are in with a nest of German sailors, they eventually overtake the crew and toss them overboard.

Who’s in it. Back from the Front stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Stanley Blystone as Herr Capitan (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Back from the Front 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 Back from the Front page.

If you liked it. Fans of Back from the Front tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Back from the Front (1943)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back from the Front change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Back from the Front worth watching?: Back from the Front holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Back from the Front?: Back from the Front stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Stanley Blystone and Vernon Dent.
When was Back from the Front released?: Back from the Front was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.