Stalag 17 (1953)

Kernel Score: 85% · 649 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Comedy, Drama, War

Released: 1953-05-29

Runtime: 120 minutes

Where to watch Stalag 17

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

Stalag 17 parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Stalag 17 is a WWII POW-camp drama/comedy involving guards, escape attempts, and prisoners killed while escaping.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set in a WWII POW camp, the plot includes prisoners killed by guards during an escape attempt.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Billy Wilder

Cast

  • 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
  • Richard Erdman as Sgt. 'Hoffy' Hoffman
  • Peter Graves as Sgt. Frank Price
  • Neville Brand as Duke
  • Sig Ruman as Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz
  • Michael Moore as Sgt. Manfredi

Stalag 17 FAQ

Is Stalag 17 good?

Stalag 17 has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 649 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Stalag 17?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Xumo Play and Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Stalag 17 OK for kids?

Stalag 17 is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Stalag 17 is a WWII POW-camp drama/comedy involving guards, escape attempts, and prisoners killed while escaping.

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