1941 (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, 1941 is an action, comedy and war film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 118 minutes. “Paranoia meets pandemonium.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
Who’s in it. 1941 stars Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Frank Tree, Ned Beatty as Ward Douglas, John Belushi as Capt. Wild Bill Kelso and Lorraine Gary as Joan Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 1941 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 1941 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1941 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1941 (1979)?
- In US, 1941 is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 1941 worth watching?
- 1941 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1941?
- 1941 stars Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton.
- When was 1941 released?
- 1941 was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.