Sgt. Bilko
Seen it?1996 | 90 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide on a $39 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Lynn
- Steve MartinErnest Bilko
- Dan AykroydColonel Hall
- Phil HartmanMajor Thorn
- Glenne HeadlyRita Robbins
- Daryl MitchellWally Holbrook
- Max CasellaDino Paparelli
- Eric EdwardsDuane Doberman
- Dan FerroTony Morales
- John Marshall JonesSergeant Henshaw
- Brian LecknerSam Fender