The Inglorious Bastards (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1978, The Inglorious Bastards is an action, comedy and war film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 99 minutes. “If you're a kraut, he'll take you out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Europe during WWII, a group of American soldiers on their way to military prison are beset upon by a German artillery attack, escaping with Switzerland in their sights. Before making it any farther, they volunteer to steal a V2 warhead for the French Underground - taking them deep into the heart of German territory.
Who’s in it. The Inglorious Bastards stars Bo Svenson as Lt. Robert Yeager, Fred Williamson as Pvt. Fred Canfield, Peter Hooten as Tony and Michael Pergolani as Nick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Inglorious Bastards has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU 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 Inglorious Bastards page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inglorious Bastards 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 The Inglorious Bastards (1978)?
- In AU, The Inglorious Bastards 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 Inglorious Bastards worth watching?
- The Inglorious Bastards holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Inglorious Bastards?
- The Inglorious Bastards stars Bo Svenson, Fred Williamson, Peter Hooten, Michael Pergolani and Jackie Basehart.
- When was The Inglorious Bastards released?
- The Inglorious Bastards was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.