Desert Mice (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Desert Mice is a comedy and war film directed by Michael Relph, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A World War II farce that follows the antics of an ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association) group. Fresh from the music halls, they bumble their way from army camp to camp.
Who’s in it. Desert Mice stars Alfred Marks as Major Poskett, Sid James as Bert Bennett, Dora Bryan as Gay Bennett and Irene Handl as Miss Patch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Desert Mice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Mice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Mice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Mice (1959)?
- In GB, Desert Mice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Mice worth watching?
- Desert Mice 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 Desert Mice?
- Desert Mice stars Alfred Marks, Sid James, Dora Bryan, Irene Handl and Dick Bentley.
- When was Desert Mice released?
- Desert Mice was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.