On the Double (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, On the Double is a comedy and war film directed by Melville Shavelson, running about 92 minutes. “You'll double up laughing when you see Mr. Fun On The Run!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American GI Ernie Williams, admittedly weak-kneed, has an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, also a master of imitation and disguise, is asked to impersonate the Colonel, ostensibly to allow the Colonel to make a secret trip East. What Williams is not told is that the Colonel has recently been a target of assassins. After the Colonel's plane goes down, the plan changes and Williams maintains the disguise to confuse the Nazis about D-Day.
Who’s in it. On the Double stars Danny Kaye as Pfc. Ernie Williams, Dana Wynter as Lady Margaret MacKenzie-Smith, Wilfrid Hyde-White as Colonel Somerset and Margaret Rutherford as Lady Vivian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, On the Double has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Double page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Double tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Double (1961)?
- In US, On the Double is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Double worth watching?
- On the Double holds an audience score of 6.9 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 On the Double?
- On the Double stars Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford and Diana Dors.
- When was On the Double released?
- On the Double was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.