Kilroy Was Here (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, Kilroy Was Here is a comedy film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 70 minutes. “Is He Man or Myth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Kilroy Was Here" was a popular expression during World War II, but it's not much fun to John J. Kilroy, who has to try to live with all the jokes and wisecracks regarding his name.
Who’s in it. Kilroy Was Here stars Jackie Cooper as John J. Kilroy, Jackie Coogan as Pappy Collins, Wanda McKay as Connie Harcourt and Frank Jenks as Butch Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kilroy Was Here has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kilroy Was Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kilroy Was Here tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kilroy Was Here (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kilroy Was Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kilroy Was Here worth watching?
- Kilroy Was Here holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kilroy Was Here?
- Kilroy Was Here stars Jackie Cooper, Jackie Coogan, Wanda McKay, Frank Jenks and Norman Phillips Jr..
- When was Kilroy Was Here released?
- Kilroy Was Here was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.