How I Won the War (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1967, How I Won the War is a comedy and war film directed by Richard Lester, running about 109 minutes. “"There's been some marvelous advances in surgery, thanks to war!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An inept British WWII commander leads his troops to a series of misadventures in North Africa and Europe.
Who’s in it. How I Won the War stars Michael Crawford as Goodbody, John Lennon as Gripweed, Roy Kinnear as Clapper and Lee Montague as Transom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, How I Won the War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How I Won the War page.
If you liked it. Fans of How I Won the War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How I Won the War (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How I Won the War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How I Won the War worth watching?
- How I Won the War holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How I Won the War?
- How I Won the War stars Michael Crawford, John Lennon, Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague and Jack MacGowran.
- When was How I Won the War released?
- How I Won the War was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.