Catch-22
“The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally.”
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.
Where to watch Catch-22 in United States
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Catch-22 there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Catch-22 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Catch-22
Catch-22 is a 1970 English-language war and comedy film directed by Mike Nichols. The cast is led by Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Catch-22 was produced by Paramount Pictures and Filmways Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 24, 1970, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Writers
- Buck Henry
- Release date
- June 24, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $25 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Filmways Pictures
Catch-22 cast & crew
Catch-22 was directed by Mike Nichols and written by Buck Henry.
The cast features Alan Arkin as Capt. John Yossarian, Martin Balsam as Col. Cathcart, Richard Benjamin as Maj. Danby, Art Garfunkel as Capt. Nately, Jack Gilford as Dr. "Doc" Daneeka, and Buck Henry as Lt. Col. Korn.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David Watkin and it was produced by John Calley and Martin Ransohoff.
Is Catch-22 worth watching?
Catch-22 holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 355 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war and comedy, Catch-22 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Catch-22
In United States, you can stream Catch-22 on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Catch-22
Alan Arkin
Capt. John Yossarian
Martin Balsam
Col. Cathcart
Richard Benjamin
Maj. Danby
Art Garfunkel
Capt. Nately
Jack Gilford
Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
Buck Henry
Lt. Col. Korn
Bob Newhart
Maj. Major Major
Anthony Perkins
Chaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
Paula Prentiss
Nurse Duckett
Martin Sheen
1st Lt. Dobbs
Jon Voight
1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder
Orson Welles
Brigadier General Dreedle
Catch-22 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Catch-22 in United States?
Catch-22 is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Catch-22 on Kanopy?
Yes — Catch-22 is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Catch-22 in?
Catch-22 is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Catch-22?
Catch-22 runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Catch-22 rated?
Catch-22 is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 355 ratings.
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