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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 6

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? poster

Released in 1966, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is a comedy and war film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 116 minutes. “The screen dares reveal the best kept secrets of world war II !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the Captain this is the only way. Because of aerial reconnaissance, they must look like they are fighting. To sort this out an intelligence officer is sent in. Meanwhile the festival gets complicated with the Mayors daughter.

Who’s in it. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? stars James Coburn as Lieutenant Christian, Dick Shawn as Captain Lionel Cash, Sergio Fantoni as Captain Oppo and Aldo Ray as Sergeant Rizzo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? page.

If you liked it. Fans of What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)?
In US, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? worth watching?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What Did You Do in the War, Daddy??
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? stars James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray and Giovanna Ralli.
When was What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? released?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.