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The Square Peg

1958Movie1 h 29 min

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale are council workmen mending the road outside an Army base when they come into conflict with the military. Shortly afterwards, they get drafted and fall into the clutches of the Sergeant they have just bested.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
John Paddy Carstairs
Written by
Norman Wisdom, Eddie Leslie, Jack Davies

Everyone

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Facts

December 4, 1958 · 1 h 29 min · War, Comedy

Released
December 4, 1958
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
War, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Square Peg?"

Questions about The Square Peg

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Square Peg?

PrimeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, The Square Peg streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Square Peg worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Square Peg okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Square Peg make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Square Peg?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.