Private Snuffy Smith (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1942, Private Snuffy Smith is a comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 67 minutes. “IT'S BODACIOUS! America's favorite comic strip leaps to hilarious life on the screen...with the peskiest, sassiest varmit ever to wear cacky britches!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hillbilly moonshiner enlists in the army. Monogram Pictures' comedy was inspired by the then-popular comic strip character.
Who’s in it. Private Snuffy Smith stars Bud Duncan as Snuffy Smith, Edgar Kennedy as Sgt. Ed Cooper, Sarah Padden as Lowizie Smith and J. Farrell MacDonald as Gen. Rosewater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Private Snuffy Smith has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Snuffy Smith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Snuffy Smith tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Snuffy Smith (1942)?
- In US, Private Snuffy Smith is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Snuffy Smith worth watching?
- Private Snuffy Smith holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Snuffy Smith?
- Private Snuffy Smith stars Bud Duncan, Edgar Kennedy, Sarah Padden, J. Farrell MacDonald and Doris Linden.
- When was Private Snuffy Smith released?
- Private Snuffy Smith was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.