Operation Mad Ball (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Operation Mad Ball is a comedy and war film directed by Richard Quine, running about 105 minutes. “It's Operation Laughter For You! and anything goes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under the nose of his obnoxious commanding officer.
Who’s in it. Operation Mad Ball stars Jack Lemmon as Pvt. Hogan, Ernie Kovacs as Capt. Paul Lock, Mickey Rooney as MSgt. Yancy Skibo and Arthur O'Connell as Col. Rousch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Operation Mad Ball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Mad Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Mad Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Mad Ball (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Mad Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Mad Ball worth watching?
- Operation Mad Ball holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Operation Mad Ball?
- Operation Mad Ball stars Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Mickey Rooney, Arthur O'Connell and Dick York.
- When was Operation Mad Ball released?
- Operation Mad Ball was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.