Carry On Sergeant (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, Carry On Sergeant is a comedy and war film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 84 minutes. “It’s all about a Dad . . . a Draftee . . . and a Detonation heard round the camp!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fall in for the first ever film in the highly successful Carry On comedy series—now an acclaimed British institution. Kenneth Connor and Charles Hawtrey are the prankish misfits who become the hilarious bane of Army Officers existence when he makes a bet he will turn them into ‘Star Squad’ Award soldiers—or bust!
Who’s in it. Carry On Sergeant stars William Hartnell as Sergeant Grimshawe, Bob Monkhouse as Charlie Sage, Shirley Eaton as Mary Sage and Eric Barker as Captain Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Carry On Sergeant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Sergeant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Sergeant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry On Sergeant (1958)?
- In GB, Carry On Sergeant is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carry On Sergeant worth watching?
- Carry On Sergeant holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Carry On Sergeant?
- Carry On Sergeant stars William Hartnell, Bob Monkhouse, Shirley Eaton, Eric Barker and Dora Bryan.
- When was Carry On Sergeant released?
- Carry On Sergeant was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.