Sgt. Bilko (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, Sgt. Bilko is a comedy and family film directed by Jonathan Lynn, running about 90 minutes. “All he ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sgt. Bilko stars Steve Martin as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko, Dan Aykroyd as Colonel John T. Hall, Phil Hartman as Major Colin Thorn and Glenne Headly as Rita Robbins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sgt. Bilko has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sgt. Bilko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sgt. Bilko tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sgt. Bilko (1996)?
- In US, Sgt. Bilko is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sgt. Bilko worth watching?
- Sgt. Bilko holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sgt. Bilko?
- Sgt. Bilko stars Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly and Daryl Mitchell.
- When was Sgt. Bilko released?
- Sgt. Bilko was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.