Dad's Army
“The British Empire Strikes Back”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dad's Army - Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-22
Top Cast
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Catherine Zeta-Jones
Rose Winters
Bill Nighy
Sergeant Wilson
Michael Gambon
Private Godfrey
Toby Jones
Captain Mainwaring
Mark Gatiss
Colonel Theakes
Sarah Lancashire
Mrs. Pike
Tom Courtenay
Lance Corporal Jones
Blake Harrison
Private Pike
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Fox
Daniel Mays
Private Walker
Bill Paterson
Private Frazer
Emily Atack
Daphne
Annette Crosbie
Cissy Godfrey
Holli Dempsey
Vera
Felicity Montagu
Mrs. Mainwaring
Ian Lavender
Brigadier Pritchard
Martin Savage
Warden Hodges
Frank Williams
The Reverend Timothy Farthing
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamish McColl
- Original Score
- Charlie Mole
- Original Title
- Dad's Army
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- DJ Films, British Film Company, Screen Yorkshire, Pathé, Universal Pictures, Jimmy Perry Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Parker
Hamish McColl, David Croft, Jimmy Perry
Charlie Mole
Christopher Ross
Guy Bensley
Alan Parker, Hugo Heppell, Phil Robertson, Christian Eisenbeiss, Miles Ketley
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Parker
Director
Hamish McColl
Screenplay
Charlie Mole
Original Music Composer
Damian Jones
Producer
Simon Bowles
Production Design
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
Guy Bensley
Editor
Phil Robertson
Producer
Dinah Collin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dad's Army
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What is Dad's Army about?
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.
Who directed Dad's Army?
Dad's Army was directed by Oliver Parker.
Who stars in Dad's Army?
The principal cast of Dad's Army includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill Nighy, Michael Gambon, Toby Jones, Mark Gatiss.
When was Dad's Army released and how long is it?
Dad's Army was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dad's Army?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dad's Army was composed by Charlie Mole.
Is Dad's Army based on a book or true story?
Dad's Army is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Croft", Characters: "Jimmy Perry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dad's Army?
Dad's Army holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).