The Misfit Brigade (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, The Misfit Brigade is a war film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 99 minutes. “The German Dirty Dozen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. War story of the 27th Panzers, Hitler's heavy-duty combat regiment composed of prisoners.
Who’s in it. The Misfit Brigade stars Bruce Davison as Porta, David Patrick Kelly as The Legionnaire, D.W. Moffett as Capt. Von Barring and Jay O. Sanders as Tiny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Misfit Brigade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Misfit Brigade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Misfit Brigade tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Misfit Brigade (1987)?
- In US, The Misfit Brigade is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Misfit Brigade worth watching?
- The Misfit Brigade holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Misfit Brigade?
- The Misfit Brigade stars Bruce Davison, David Patrick Kelly, D.W. Moffett, Jay O. Sanders and Keith Szarabajka.
- When was The Misfit Brigade released?
- The Misfit Brigade was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.