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The Rookie

10.019591h 24mMovieComedy

A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.

DirectorGeorge O'Hanlon
WritersGeorge O'Hanlon·Tommy Noonan

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Cast · Directed by George O'Hanlon

TNTommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
PMPeter Marshall
Peter Marshall
Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor
JNJulie Newmar
Julie Newmar
Lili Marlene
JLJerry Lester
Jerry Lester
Jerry Mann
CSClaude Stroud
Claude Stroud
Col. Taylor
NLNorman Leavitt
Norman Leavitt
Maj. Evert
VBVince Barnett
Vince Barnett
Pentagon janitor
RB
Rodney Bell
Pentagon janitor
RRRichard Reeves
Richard Reeves
Military police sergeant
PLPeter Leeds
Peter Leeds
Seville Quare
DWDoodles Weaver
Doodles Weaver
TV commentator
JBJoe Besser
Joe Besser
Soldier

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The Rookie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rookie?

The Rookie isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Rookie on Netflix?

No, The Rookie is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Rookie on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Rookie isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Rookie for free?

The Rookie isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Rookie?

The Rookie hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 19, 1960. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.