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Catch-22

R19702h 1mMike Nichols
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 70
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"The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally."

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.

WarComedy
SuicideIslandBased On Novel Or BookFascismWorld War IiBomberSatireUs ArmyFascistSoldier

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Frequently asked questions

What is Catch-22 (1970) about?

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.

Who stars in Catch-22?

Catch-22 stars Alan Arkin (Capt. John Yossarian), Martin Balsam (Col. Cathcart), Richard Benjamin (Maj. Danby), Art Garfunkel (Capt. Nately), Jack Gilford (Dr. "Doc" Daneeka). The film was directed by Mike Nichols.

How long is Catch-22?

Catch-22 has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1970. It is rated R.

Is Catch-22 worth watching?

Catch-22 holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of War, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Catch-22?

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