The Dirty Dozen (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1967, The Dirty Dozen is an action, adventure and war film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 150 minutes. “Train them! Excite them! Arm them!...Then turn them loose on the Nazis!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
Who’s in it. The Dirty Dozen stars Lee Marvin as Maj. John Reisman, Ernest Borgnine as Maj. Gen. Worden, Charles Bronson as Joseph Wladislaw and Jim Brown as Robert Jefferson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Dirty Dozen has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $45.3M at the box office.
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 The Dirty Dozen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dirty Dozen 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 Dirty Dozen (1967)?
- In US, The Dirty Dozen 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 The Dirty Dozen worth watching?
- The Dirty Dozen holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dirty Dozen?
- The Dirty Dozen stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown and John Cassavetes.
- When was The Dirty Dozen released?
- The Dirty Dozen was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.