Harry's War (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, Harry's War is a comedy and drama film directed by Kieth Merrill, running about 98 minutes. “The IRS wouldn't admit they made a mistake on Harry Johnson's taxes and Harry no choice but to Fight Back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his aunt dies of a heart attack while fighting the IRS, Harry Johnson decides to take up the cause.
Who’s in it. Harry's War stars Edward Herrmann as Harry Johnson, Geraldine Page as 'Aunt' Beverly, Karen Grassle as Kathy and David Ogden Stiers as Ernie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Harry's War 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 Harry's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harry's War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harry's War (1981)?
- In US, Harry's War 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 Harry's War worth watching?
- Harry's War holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harry's War?
- Harry's War stars Edward Herrmann, Geraldine Page, Karen Grassle, David Ogden Stiers and Salome Jens.
- When was Harry's War released?
- Harry's War was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.