Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Kernel Score: 83% · 788 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, War
Released: 1970-06-22
Runtime: 144 minutes
Where to watch Kelly's Heroes
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines.
Kelly's Heroes parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Kelly's Heroes is a lighthearted WWII action-comedy about soldiers going AWOL to steal gold.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — War combat including tank battles and gunfire, though played with comedic, adventurous tone rather than grim realism.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Brian G. Hutton
Cast
- Clint Eastwood as Sergeant First Class Kelly
- Telly Savalas as Master Sergeant "Big Joe"
- Donald Sutherland as Sgt. Oddball (Tank Commander)
- Don Rickles as Staff Sergeant "Crapgame"
- Carroll O'Connor as Major General Colt
- Gavin MacLeod as Moriarty (Tank Crewman)
- Hal Buckley as Capt. Maitland
- Stuart Margolin as Pvt. Little Joe
- Jeff Morris as Pvt. Cowboy
- Richard Davalos as Pvt. Gutowski
Kelly's Heroes FAQ
Is Kelly's Heroes good?
Kelly's Heroes has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Kelly's Heroes?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Kelly's Heroes OK for kids?
Kelly's Heroes is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Kelly's Heroes is a lighthearted WWII action-comedy about soldiers going AWOL to steal gold.
What movies are like Kelly's Heroes?
If you liked Kelly's Heroes, try The Alamo, Against the Sun, Lawrence of Arabia and Where Eagles Dare.