Rookies Go to War
1974, French. Directed by Claude Zidi.
A Grand Slapstick comedy about four buddies serving in the army. Their long-suffering sergeant attempts to whip them into shape but the conflict spirals out of control.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1974
- Original title
- Les bidasses s'en vont en guerre
- Country
- France, Italy, Germany
- Written by
- Jean-Paul Farré, Jean Bouchaud, Claude Zidi
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Great Java
1971 · 6.0/10
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1972 · 5.1/10
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1973 · 6.3/10
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The Four Charlots Musketeers
1974 · 5.2/10
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The Four Charlots Musketeers 2
1974 · 4.9/10
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1975 · 5.1/10
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Rookies Run Amok 2
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Rookies Go to War: quick answers
What should I watch before Rookies Go to War?
Watch Charlots Go to Spain (1972), The Big Store (1973), The Four Charlots Musketeers (1974), and The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 (1974) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Rookies Go to War?
Next in the series: From Hong Kong with Love (1975), Et vive la liberté ! (1978), and Les Charlots en délire (1979).
Is Rookies Go to War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Rookies Go to War?
Rookies Go to War runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Rookies Go to War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rookies Go to War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rookies Go to War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rookies Go to War yet.
Which OTT platform is Rookies Go to War on?
Rookies Go to War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 1974. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rookies Go to War?
If you liked Rookies Go to War, try La Cage aux Folles, Renaissance Man, In the Army Now.
Who directed Rookies Go to War?
Rookies Go to War (1974) was directed by Claude Zidi and stars Gérard Rinaldi, Jean Sarrus, Gérard Filipelli.