Behind the Front (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1926, Behind the Front is a comedy and war film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War I a young man joins the army and winds up befriending another young recruit, not knowing that it's the same pickpocket who stole his watch. After finishing basic training, the two are sent to the front lines in France, where they wind up in trouble with the MPs, getting involved with some cute French girls and "volunteering" for a dangerous front-line mission, and their antics result in their endangering the armistice.
Who’s in it. Behind the Front stars Wallace Beery as Riff Swanson, Raymond Hatton as Shorty McKee, Mary Brian as Betty Bartlett-Cooper and Richard Arlen as Percy Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Behind the Front 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 Behind the Front page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Front tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Front (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Front change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Front worth watching?
- Behind the Front holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Behind the Front?
- Behind the Front stars Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Mary Brian, Richard Arlen and Hayden Stevenson.
- When was Behind the Front released?
- Behind the Front was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.