Kelly's Heroes (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1970, Kelly's Heroes is a comedy, adventure and war film directed by Brian G. Hutton, running about 144 minutes. “They set out to rob a bank... and damn near won a war instead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines.
Who’s in it. Kelly's Heroes stars Clint Eastwood as Sergeant First Class Kelly, Telly Savalas as Master Sergeant "Big Joe", Don Rickles as Staff Sergeant "Crapgame" and Carroll O'Connor as Major General Colt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Kelly's Heroes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Kelly's Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kelly's Heroes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kelly's Heroes (1970)?
- In US, Kelly's Heroes is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Kelly's Heroes worth watching?
- Kelly's Heroes holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kelly's Heroes?
- Kelly's Heroes stars Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor and Donald Sutherland.
- When was Kelly's Heroes released?
- Kelly's Heroes was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.