Never Wave at a WAC (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1953, Never Wave at a WAC is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 87 minutes. “Roz, that "Wonderful Town" Gal, and Marie - on a laugh-loaded spree!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A divorced socialite decides to join the Army because she hopes it will enable her to see more of her boyfriend, a Colonel. She soon encounters many difficulties with the Army lifestyle. Moreover, her ex-husband is working as a consultant with the Army, and he uses his position to disrupt her romantic plans by making her join a group of WACs who are testing new equipment.
Who’s in it. Never Wave at a WAC stars Rosalind Russell as Josephine "Jo" McBain, Paul Douglas as Andrew McBain, Marie Wilson as Clara Schneiderman / Danger O'Dowd and William Ching as Lt. Col. Schuyler 'Sky' Fairchild, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Never Wave at a WAC has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Wave at a WAC page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Wave at a WAC tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Wave at a WAC (1953)?
- In US, Never Wave at a WAC is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Never Wave at a WAC worth watching?
- Never Wave at a WAC holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Wave at a WAC?
- Never Wave at a WAC stars Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas, Marie Wilson, William Ching and Arleen Whelan.
- When was Never Wave at a WAC released?
- Never Wave at a WAC was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.