Catch-22

Where to Watch Catch-22 (1970) (Legally)

The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally.
Jun 24, 1970 US 121 min M
6.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
355 votes
War Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1970), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the War, Comedy space and is paced for about 121 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.7/10 from about 355 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

suicide, island, based on novel or book, fascism, world war ii, bomber, satire, us army, fascist, soldier, american, u.s. soldier

Official trailer

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Plot

A WWII military pilot makes a valiant effort to be certified insane in order to be excused from flying missions. But there's a catch.

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Main cast

Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
as Capt. John Yossarian
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
as Col. Cathcart
Richard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
as Maj. Danby
Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel
as Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford
Jack Gilford
as Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck Henry
Buck Henry
as Lt. Col. Korn
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart
as Maj. Major Major
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
as Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
Paula Prentiss
Paula Prentiss
as Nurse Duckett
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
as 1st Lt. Dobbs