The Great War (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1959, The Great War is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Italy, 1916. Oreste Jacovacci and Giovanni Busacca are called, as all the Italian youths, to serve the army in the WWI. They both try in every way to avoid serving the army.
Who’s in it. The Great War stars Alberto Sordi as Oreste Jacovacci, Vittorio Gassman as Giovanni Busacca, Bernard Blier as Capitano Castelli and Folco Lulli as Bordin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Great War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great War (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great War worth watching?
- The Great War holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great War?
- The Great War stars Alberto Sordi, Vittorio Gassman, Bernard Blier, Folco Lulli and Vittorio Sanipoli.
- When was The Great War released?
- The Great War was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.