Dad's Army
“At last! Their epic story invades the Big Screen!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dad's Army (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Arthur Lowe
Captain George Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier
Sergeant Arthur Wilson
Clive Dunn
Lance Corporal Jack Jones
John Laurie
Private James Frazer
James Beck
Private Joe Walker
Arnold Ridley
Private Charles Godfrey
Ian Lavender
Private Frank Pike
Liz Fraser
Mrs. Mavis Pike
Bernard Archard
Major General Fullard
Derek Newark
Sergeant Major Dawkins
Bill Pertwee
A.R.P. Warden Hodges
Frank Williams
Reverend Timothy Farthing
Edward Sinclair
Verger Henry Yeatman
Anthony Sagar
Police Sergeant
Pat Coombs
Mrs. Hall
Roger Maxwell
General Wilkinson
Paul Dawkins
Nazi General
Sam Kydd
Nazi Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- David Croft, Jimmy Perry
- Original Score
- Wilfred Burns
- Original Title
- Dad's Army
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Norcon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Cohen
David Croft, Jimmy Perry
Wilfred Burns
Terry Maher
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Cohen
Director
David Croft
Screenplay
Jimmy Perry
Screenplay
Wilfred Burns
Original Music Composer
Terry Maher
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dad's Army.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Dad's Army.
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
MovieLens[30K:40K]
list0
list_War
Movies categorized under War
Movies
Comedy
Similar Titles to Dad's Army
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.1
7.0
6.6
6.4
7.8
7.2
6.9
7.9
7.4
7.5
8.2
8.1
7.8
7.1
7.2
6.7
6.7
More Like Dad's Army
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dad's Army
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dad's Army 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 directed Dad's Army?
Dad's Army was directed by Norman Cohen.
Who stars in Dad's Army?
The principal cast of Dad's Army includes Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, James Beck.
When was Dad's Army released and how long is it?
Dad's Army was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dad's Army?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dad's Army was composed by Wilfred Burns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dad's Army?
Dad's Army holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).