Mr. Winkle Goes to War (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Mr. Winkle Goes to War is a comedy and war film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 80 minutes. “Mr. Winkle goes to war... and your heart goes with him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wilbert Winkle, a henpecked, mild-mannered, middle-aged bank clerk and handyman finds himself in the midst of battle in the South Pacific.
Who’s in it. Mr. Winkle Goes to War stars Edward G. Robinson as Wilbert Winkle, Ruth Warrick as Amy Winkle, Ted Donaldson as Barry and Bob Haymes as Jack Pettigrew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mr. Winkle Goes to War 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 Mr. Winkle Goes to War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Winkle Goes to War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Winkle Goes to War (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Winkle Goes to War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Winkle Goes to War worth watching?
- Mr. Winkle Goes to War 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 Mr. Winkle Goes to War?
- Mr. Winkle Goes to War stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Warrick, Ted Donaldson, Bob Haymes and Richard Lane.
- When was Mr. Winkle Goes to War released?
- Mr. Winkle Goes to War was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.