Stalag 17 (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1953, Stalag 17 is a comedy, thriller and war film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 120 minutes. “The star-spangled, laugh-loaded salute to our P.W. heroes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17 and the men in Barracks 4, all sergeants, have to deal with a grave problem—there seems to be a security leak.
Who’s in it. Stalag 17 stars William Holden as Sgt. J.J. Sefton, Don Taylor as Lt. James Dunbar, Otto Preminger as Oberst von Scherbach and Robert Strauss as Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Stalag 17 has been warmly received by 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stalag 17 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stalag 17 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stalag 17 (1953)?
- In US, Stalag 17 is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Stalag 17 worth watching?
- Stalag 17 holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stalag 17?
- Stalag 17 stars William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss and Harvey Lembeck.
- When was Stalag 17 released?
- Stalag 17 was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.