Dad's Army (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1971, Dad's Army is a comedy and war film directed by Norman Cohen, running about 95 minutes. “At last! Their epic story invades the Big Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.
Who’s in it. Dad's Army stars Arthur Lowe as Capt. George Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sgt. Arthur Wilson, Clive Dunn as LCpl. Jack Jones and John Laurie as Pte. James Frazer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Dad's Army has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dad's Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dad's Army tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dad's Army (1971)?
- In GB, Dad's Army is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dad's Army worth watching?
- Dad's Army holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Dad's Army?
- Dad's Army stars Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie and James Beck.
- When was Dad's Army released?
- Dad's Army was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.