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Sgt. Bilko

1996Movie1 h 30 minPG

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic476.1Rotten Tomatoes31%47%

A thrilling, fast-paced comedy movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

All he ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.

The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.

Feels like

  • Military Comedy
  • Ragtag Soldiers
  • Wisecracking Sergeant
  • Situational Humor
  • Slapstick
  • Army Antics
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Cynical Humor

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Lynn
Written by
Andy Breckman
Produced by
Brian Grazer
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

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Facts

March 29, 1996 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
March 29, 1996
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$39 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Celebrity Resemblance, No Celebrities Were Harmed, Curb-Stomp Cushion +9

  • Celebrity Resemblance
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Curb-Stomp Cushion
  • Special Guest
  • The Prima Donna
  • Tyrant Takes the Helm
  • Limited Advancement Opportunities
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Dream Sequence
  • Identical Grandson
  • Villainy-Free Villain
  • Once for Yes, Twice for No

12 of 132 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sgt. Bilko?"

Questions about Sgt. Bilko

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sgt. Bilko?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sgt. Bilko from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sgt. Bilko worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Sgt. Bilko okay for kids?

PGStrong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Sgt. Bilko make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Was Sgt. Bilko a box office flop?

Budget$39 million
Box office$38 million

Yes: it cost about $39 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.

What tropes does Sgt. Bilko use?

Celebrity ResemblanceNo Celebrities Were HarmedCurb-Stomp CushionSpecial GuestThe Prima DonnaTyrant Takes the HelmLimited Advancement OpportunitiesReal Life Writes the PlotDream SequenceIdentical GrandsonVillainy-Free VillainOnce for Yes, Twice for Noand 120 more

TV Tropes lists 132 tropes for it, including Celebrity Resemblance, No Celebrities Were Harmed, and Curb-Stomp Cushion.