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Privates on Parade

4.919831h 53mRMovieComedyDramaWar

It is 1947, the year of the communist rebellion in Malaya and the British army's SADUSEA (Song And Dance Unit South East Asia) are called to the Malayan Jungle to entertain the troops. The eccentric, bible-bashing Major Giles Flack (John…

DirectorMichael Blakemore
WriterPeter Nichols
ProducersSimon Relph·George Harrison

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Michael Blakemore

JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
Major Giles Flack
DQDenis Quilley
Denis Quilley
Acting Captain Terri Dennis
MEMichael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
NPNicola Pagett
Nicola Pagett
Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
PP
Patrick Pearson
Sergeant Steven Flowers
JSJohn Standing
John Standing
Captain Sholto Savory
DBDavid Bamber
David Bamber
Sergeant Charles Bishop
BPBruce Payne
Bruce Payne
Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
JMJoe Melia
Joe Melia
Sergeant Len Bonny
SJSimon Jones
Simon Jones
Sergeant Eric Young-Love
NPNeil Pearson
Neil Pearson
Pianist
JSJulian Sands
Julian Sands
Climbing Sailor

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Privates on Parade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Privates on Parade?

Privates on Parade is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Privates on Parade on Netflix?

No, Privates on Parade is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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No, Privates on Parade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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