A Southern Yankee (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1948, A Southern Yankee is a comedy, war and history film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 90 minutes. “HE'S A SPY FOR BOTH SIDES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Red Skelton plays Aubrey Filmore, a feather-brained but lovable bellboy who dreams of becoming an agent for the Union's secret service during the Civil War.
Who’s in it. A Southern Yankee stars Red Skelton as Aubrey Filmore, Brian Donlevy as Kurt Devlynn, Arlene Dahl as Sallyann Weatharby and George Coulouris as Maj. Jack Drumman aka The Grey Spider, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Southern Yankee has proved divisive with audiences.
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 A Southern Yankee page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Southern Yankee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Southern Yankee (1948)?
- In US, A Southern Yankee 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 A Southern Yankee worth watching?
- A Southern Yankee holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Southern Yankee?
- A Southern Yankee stars Red Skelton, Brian Donlevy, Arlene Dahl, George Coulouris and Lloyd Gough.
- When was A Southern Yankee released?
- A Southern Yankee was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.