Band Waggon (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Band Waggon is a comedy and music film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A gang of spies held up in a haunted castle gives this team of celebrated British wireless comedians plenty of scope for laughs.
Who’s in it. Band Waggon stars Arthur Askey as Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch as Stinker Murdoch, Pat Kirkwood as Pat and Moore Marriott as Jasper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Band Waggon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Band Waggon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Band Waggon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Band Waggon (1940)?
- In US, Band Waggon is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Band Waggon worth watching?
- Band Waggon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Band Waggon?
- Band Waggon stars Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Pat Kirkwood, Moore Marriott and Freddy Schweitzer.
- When was Band Waggon released?
- Band Waggon was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.