Friends at Arms (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1958, Friends at Arms is a comedy, war and family film directed by Sven Methling, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Every year, thousands of young men are summoned to undergo an education where completely different demands are made than in civilian life. The soldiers must be in perfect physical form and they must learn to deal with modern weapons.
Who’s in it. Friends at Arms stars Paul Hagen as Henrik Dideriksen (617), Vera Stricker as Nora Dideriksen, Svend Johansen as Viggo Clausen (611) and Carl Ottosen as Oversergent Vældegaard (Lillebror), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Friends at Arms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends at Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends at Arms tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends at Arms (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends at Arms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends at Arms worth watching?
- Friends at Arms holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends at Arms?
- Friends at Arms stars Paul Hagen, Vera Stricker, Svend Johansen, Carl Ottosen and Louis Miehe-Renard.
- When was Friends at Arms released?
- Friends at Arms was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.