Tanks a Million (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1941, Tanks a Million is a comedy film directed by Fred Guiol, running about 50 minutes. “Salute to Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chubby William Tracy starred as Dodo Doubleday, a feckless Army draftee blessed (or cursed) with a photographic memory. Inexplicably promoted to sergeant, Doubleday becomes the bane of topkick Sgt. Ames' (Joe Sawyer) existence.
Who’s in it. Tanks a Million stars William Tracy as Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday, James Gleason as Col. 'Spitfire' Barkley, Noah Beery Jr. as Charlie Cobb and Joe Sawyer as Sgt. William Ames, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Tanks a Million has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tanks a Million page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tanks a Million tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tanks a Million (1941)?
- In US, Tanks a Million is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tanks a Million worth watching?
- Tanks a Million holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tanks a Million?
- Tanks a Million stars William Tracy, James Gleason, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Sawyer and Elyse Knox.