Arms and the Man (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Arms and the Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Franz Peter Wirth, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group's attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he's got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy's fiancée.
Who’s in it. Arms and the Man stars O.W. Fischer as Hauptmann Bluntschli, Liselotte Pulver as Raina Petkoff, Ellen Schwiers as Louka and Jan Hendriks as Leutnant Sergius Slivitzna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Arms and the Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arms and the Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arms and the Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arms and the Man (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arms and the Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arms and the Man worth watching?
- Arms and the Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arms and the Man?
- Arms and the Man stars O.W. Fischer, Liselotte Pulver, Ellen Schwiers, Jan Hendriks and Ljuba Welitsch.
- When was Arms and the Man released?
- Arms and the Man was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.