FTA (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, FTA is a comedy, war, music and documentary film directed by Francine Parker, running about 97 minutes. “The Show The Pentagon Couldn't Stop!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which traveled to towns near military bases in the US in the early 1970s. The group put on shows called "F.T.A.", which stood for "F**k the Army", and was aimed at convincing soldiers to voice their opposition to the Vietnam War, which was raging at the time. Various singers, actors and other entertainers performed antiwar songs and skits during the show.
Who’s in it. FTA stars Jane Fonda as Self, Donald Sutherland as Self, Pamela Donegan as Self and Len Chandler as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, FTA has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch FTA page.
If you liked it. Fans of FTA tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch FTA (1972)?
- In US, FTA is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is FTA worth watching?
- FTA holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war, music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in FTA?
- FTA stars Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Pamela Donegan, Len Chandler and Michael Alaimo.