Sons o' Guns (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Sons o' Guns is a comedy and war film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Broadway star Jimmy Canfield stars in a patriotic show on the great white way during WWI. He plays the heroic soldier, but he is doesn't want to join the Army. To evade some troubles with fellow actress Berenice, he acts like joining the forces going over there, but that turns out to be real. In France he falls in love with a French barmaid and is arrested as spy. He escapes from prison, only to end in the uniform of a German officer leading "his" soldiers in an Allied trap. But being escaped from prison and wearing the enemy's uniform isn't that healthy in wartime.
Who’s in it. Sons o' Guns stars Joe E. Brown as Jimmy Canfield, Joan Blondell as Yvonne, Eric Blore as Hobson and Beverly Roberts as Mary Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sons o' Guns has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sons o' Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sons o' Guns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons o' Guns (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sons o' Guns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sons o' Guns worth watching?
- Sons o' Guns holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Sons o' Guns?
- Sons o' Guns stars Joe E. Brown, Joan Blondell, Eric Blore, Beverly Roberts and Craig Reynolds.
- When was Sons o' Guns released?
- Sons o' Guns was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.