The Square Peg (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1958, The Square Peg is a comedy and war film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale are council workmen mending the road outside an Army base when they come into conflict with the military. Shortly afterwards, they get drafted and fall into the clutches of the Sergeant they have just bested. They are sent to France to repair roads in front of the Allied advance but get captured. Pitkin takes advantage of a useful similarity to impersonate General Schreiber and manages to return a hero
Who’s in it. The Square Peg stars Norman Wisdom as Norman Pitkin / General Schreiber, Edward Chapman as Mr Grimsdale, Honor Blackman as Lesley Cartland and Campbell Singer as Sergeant Loder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Square Peg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Square Peg page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Square Peg tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Square Peg (1958)?
- In US, The Square Peg is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Square Peg worth watching?
- The Square Peg holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Square Peg?
- The Square Peg stars Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Honor Blackman, Campbell Singer and Hattie Jacques.
- When was The Square Peg released?
- The Square Peg was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.