The Shortest Day (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, The Shortest Day is a comedy, war and history film directed by Sergio Corbucci, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.
Who’s in it. The Shortest Day stars Ciccio Ingrassia as Francesco Coppola, Gino Cervi as Colonnello Daini, Tomas Milian and Jean-Paul Belmondo as Erede Siciliano (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Shortest Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shortest Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shortest Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shortest Day (1963)?
- In GB, The Shortest Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shortest Day worth watching?
- The Shortest Day holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Shortest Day?
- The Shortest Day stars Ciccio Ingrassia, Gino Cervi, Tomas Milian, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Franco Franchi.
- When was The Shortest Day released?
- The Shortest Day was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.