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Dad's Army

2016Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

Comedy
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic385.8Rotten Tomatoes31%36%

A nostalgic comedy movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares.

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Story

The British Empire Strikes Back

A cinema remake of the classic sitcom Dad's Army (1968). The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.

Feels like

  • British Comedy
  • WWII Home Guard
  • Nostalgic Humor
  • Small-Town Antics
  • Gentle Satire
  • Character-Driven
  • Classic Remake
  • Spy Intrigue

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Oliver Parker
Written by
Hamish McColl
Produced by
Damian Jones, Phil Robertson
Music by
Charlie Mole

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 5, 2016 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
February 5, 2016
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Available in
76 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dad's Army?"

Questions about Dad's Army

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dad's Army?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dad's Army from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.

Is Dad's Army worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Dad's Army okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dad's Army make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dad's Army?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.