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Private's Progress

6.619561h 37mNRMovieComedyWar

Stanley Windrush has to interrupt his university education when he is called up towards the end of the war. He quickly proves himself not to be officer material, but befriends wily Private Percival Cox who knows exactly how all the scams…

DirectorJohn Boulting
WritersFrank Harvey·John Boulting
ProducerRoy Boulting

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 23 other countries

Private's Progress isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 19 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Boulting

Ian Carmichael
Ian Carmichael
Pte. Stanley Windrush
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Pvt. Percival Henry Cox
Terry-Thomas
Terry-Thomas
Major Hitchcock
John Le Mesurier
John Le Mesurier
Psychiatrist
William Hartnell
William Hartnell
Sgt. Sutton
Dennis Price
Dennis Price
Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel
Ian Bannen
Ian Bannen
Private Horrocks
Peter Jones
Peter Jones
Arthur Egan
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Major Schultz
Miles Malleson
Miles Malleson
Mr. Windrush Sr.
Jill Adams
Jill Adams
Prudence Greenslade
Victor Maddern
Victor Maddern
Private George Blake

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Private's Progress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Private's Progress?

Private's Progress isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Czechia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Private's Progress on Netflix?

No, Private's Progress is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Private's Progress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Private's Progress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Private's Progress for free?

Private's Progress isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Private's Progress?

Private's Progress hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 6, 1956. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Private's Progress?

Yes — Private's Progress is followed by I'm All Right Jack (1959) in the Stanley Windrush Collection.

Is there a prequel to Private's Progress?

Private's Progress is the first film in the Stanley Windrush Collection.

Is Private's Progress part of a trilogy?

No — Private's Progress is part of the Stanley Windrush Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Stanley Windrush Collection?

There are 2 films in the Stanley Windrush Collection: Private's Progress (1956) and I'm All Right Jack (1959).