Mister Roberts (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, Mister Roberts is a comedy, drama, war and family film directed by John Ford, running about 123 minutes. “All The Uproarious Fun Of the Smash Broadway Play!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Roberts is as an officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned Navy ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
Who’s in it. Mister Roberts stars Henry Fonda as Lieutenant Roberts, James Cagney as The Captain, William Powell as Doc and Jack Lemmon as Ensign Pulver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Mister Roberts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Mister Roberts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Roberts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Roberts (1955)?
- In US, Mister Roberts is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Mister Roberts worth watching?
- Mister Roberts holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mister Roberts?
- Mister Roberts stars Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon and Betsy Palmer.
- When was Mister Roberts released?
- Mister Roberts was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.