

Mister Roberts
“All The Uproarious Fun Of the Smash Broadway Play!”
Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
Where to watch Mister Roberts in United States
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Where is Mister Roberts streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts is a 1955 English-language comedy, drama and war film directed by John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy. The cast is led by Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.
Mister Roberts was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Orange Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 10, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers
- Joshua Logan, Frank S. Nugent
- Release date
- July 10, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Orange Productions
Mister Roberts cast & crew
Mister Roberts was directed by John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy and written by Joshua Logan and Frank S. Nugent.
The cast features Henry Fonda as Lieutenant Roberts, James Cagney as Captain Morton, William Powell as Doc, Jack Lemmon as Ensign Frank Pulver, Betsy Palmer as Lieutenant Ann Girard, and Ward Bond as Dowdy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Winton C. Hoch, and it was produced by Leland Hayward.
Is Mister Roberts worth watching?
Mister Roberts holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 177 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and war, Mister Roberts is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mister Roberts
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Cast of Mister Roberts

Henry Fonda
Lieutenant Roberts

James Cagney
Captain Morton

William Powell
Doc

Jack Lemmon
Ensign Frank Pulver

Betsy Palmer
Lieutenant Ann Girard

Ward Bond
Dowdy

Philip Carey
Mannion

Nick Adams
Reber

Perry Lopez
Rodrigues

Ken Curtis
Dolan
Robert Roark
Insigna

Harry Carey, Jr.
Stefanowski
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Mister Roberts — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mister Roberts in United States?
Mister Roberts is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.
▸Is Mister Roberts on YouTube TV?
Yes — Mister Roberts is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Mister Roberts in?
Mister Roberts is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mister Roberts?
Mister Roberts runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Mister Roberts rated?
Mister Roberts is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 177 ratings.












