Caught in the Draft (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Caught in the Draft is a comedy, war and romance film directed by David Butler, running about 82 minutes. “THE BIG LAUGH BLITZ OF 1941” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Don Bolton is a movie star who can't stand loud noises. To evade the draft, he decides to get married...but falls for a colonel's daughter. By mistake, he and his two cronies enlist. In basic training, Don hopes to make a good impression on the fair Antoinette and her father, but his military career is largely slapstick. Will he ever get his corporal's stripes?
Who’s in it. Caught in the Draft stars Bob Hope as Don Bolton, Dorothy Lamour as Antoinette 'Tony' Fairbanks, Eddie Bracken as Bert Sparks and Lynne Overman as Steve Riggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Caught in the Draft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caught in the Draft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caught in the Draft tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caught in the Draft (1941)?
- In US, Caught in the Draft is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caught in the Draft worth watching?
- Caught in the Draft holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caught in the Draft?
- Caught in the Draft stars Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Bracken, Lynne Overman and Clarence Kolb.
- When was Caught in the Draft released?
- Caught in the Draft was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.