Dondi (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1961, Dondi is a comedy, drama, war and family film directed by Albert Zugsmith, running about 99 minutes. “The riotous tale of the kid who captured the Army!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.
Who’s in it. Dondi stars David Janssen as Dealey, Patti Page as Liz, Walter Winchell as Walter Winchell and Mickey Shaughnessy as Sergeant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Dondi has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Dondi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dondi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dondi (1961)?
- In US, Dondi 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 Dondi worth watching?
- Dondi holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dondi?
- Dondi stars David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy and Robert Strauss.
- When was Dondi released?
- Dondi was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.