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Which Way to the Front? (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1970, Which Way to the Front? is a comedy and war film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 96 minutes. “You vill see... and you vill laugh.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Brendan Byers III, one of the richest men in America, has been pronounced 4-F and can't serve his country in its war against Hitler. Byers does not takes "No" for an answer and recruits other 4-F's to fight against Hitler.

Who’s in it. Which Way to the Front? stars Jerry Lewis as Brendan Byers III, Jan Murray as Sid Hackle, John Wood as Finkel and Steve Franken as Peter Bland, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Which Way to the Front? has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Which Way to the Front? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Which Way to the Front? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Which Way to the Front? (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Which Way to the Front? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Which Way to the Front? worth watching?
Which Way to the Front? holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Which Way to the Front??
Which Way to the Front? stars Jerry Lewis, Jan Murray, John Wood, Steve Franken and Willie Davis.
When was Which Way to the Front? released?
Which Way to the Front? was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.