

Stalag 17
“The star-spangled, laugh-loaded salute to our P.W. heroes!”
After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barracks black marketeer J.J. Sefton is suspected of being an informer.
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Where is Stalag 17 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Stalag 17
Stalag 17 is a 1953 English-language comedy, drama and war film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by William Holden, Robert Strauss, Don Taylor. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy.
Stalag 17 was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 29, 1953, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Writers
- Billy Wilder, Edwin Blum
- Release date
- May 29, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Stalag 17 cast & crew
Stalag 17 was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Billy Wilder and Edwin Blum.
The cast features William Holden as Sgt. J.J. Sefton, Robert Strauss as Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa, Don Taylor as Lt. James Dunbar, Otto Preminger as Oberst von Scherbach, Harvey Lembeck as Sgt. Harry Shapiro, and Richard Erdman as Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Ernest Laszlo, and it was produced by Billy Wilder.
Is Stalag 17 worth watching?
Stalag 17 holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 665 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and war, Stalag 17 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Stalag 17
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Cast of Stalag 17

William Holden
Sgt. J.J. Sefton

Robert Strauss
Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa

Don Taylor
Lt. James Dunbar

Otto Preminger
Oberst von Scherbach

Harvey Lembeck
Sgt. Harry Shapiro

Richard Erdman
Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman

Peter Graves
Sgt. Frank Price

Neville Brand
Duke

Sig Ruman
Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz

Michael Moore
Sgt. Manfredi

Peter Baldwin
Sgt. Johnson

Robinson Stone
Joey
Stalag 17 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Stalag 17 in United States?
Stalag 17 is streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Stalag 17 on YouTube TV?
Yes — Stalag 17 is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Stalag 17 in?
Stalag 17 is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Stalag 17?
Stalag 17 runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Stalag 17 rated?
Stalag 17 is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 665 ratings.











