Sergeant Dead Head (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1965, Sergeant Dead Head is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An astronaut goes into space with a chimpanzee. When they return to Earth after their orbit, it is discovered that the chimp has the brains of the astronaut, and the astronaut has the brains of the chimp. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. Sergeant Dead Head stars Frankie Avalon as Sergeant Deadhead / Sergeant Donovan, Deborah Walley as Airman Lucy Turner, Cesar Romero as Admiral Stoneham and Fred Clark as General Fogg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Sergeant Dead Head has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sergeant Dead Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sergeant Dead Head tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sergeant Dead Head (1965)?
- In US, Sergeant Dead Head is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sergeant Dead Head worth watching?
- Sergeant Dead Head holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sergeant Dead Head?
- Sergeant Dead Head stars Frankie Avalon, Deborah Walley, Cesar Romero, Fred Clark and Eve Arden.
- When was Sergeant Dead Head released?
- Sergeant Dead Head was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.