Catch-22
Seen it?1970 | 121 min | War, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Dirty Dozen or Tropic Thunder, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$25 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 192K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Alan ArkinCapt. John Yossarian
- Martin BalsamCol. Cathcart
- Richard BenjaminMaj. Danby
- Art GarfunkelCapt. Nately
- Jack GilfordDr. "Doc" Daneeka
- Buck HenryLt. Col. Korn
- Bob NewhartMaj. Major Major
- Anthony PerkinsChaplain Capt. A.T. Tappman
- Paula PrentissNurse Duckett
- Martin Sheen1st Lt. Dobbs