Onionhead (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, Onionhead is a comedy and drama film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 111 minutes. “The Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follow-up to Andy Griffith's big hit in "No Time for Sergeants" moves the action to the Coast Guard and WW II.
Who’s in it. Onionhead stars Andy Griffith as Alvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead, Felicia Farr as Stella Papparonis, Walter Matthau as 'Red' Wildoe and Erin O'Brien as Josephine 'Jo' Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Onionhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Onionhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Onionhead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Onionhead (1958)?
- In US, Onionhead is available to stream on TCM, 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 Onionhead worth watching?
- Onionhead holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Onionhead?
- Onionhead stars Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau, Erin O'Brien and Joe Mantell.
- When was Onionhead released?
- Onionhead was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.