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Shoulder Arms

6.8191836mMovieComedyWar

An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin

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Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Doughboy
EPEdna Purviance
Edna Purviance
The Girl
SCSydney Chaplin
Sydney Chaplin
Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
LULoyal Underwood
Loyal Underwood
Short German Officer
HBHenry Bergman
Henry Bergman
Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
TWTom Wilson
Tom Wilson
Dumb German Wood-Cutter
AAAlbert Austin
Albert Austin
American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
JW
Jack Wilson
Crown Prince
WA
W.J. Allen
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
LB
L.A. Blaisdell
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
ABAlva D. Blake
Alva D. Blake
U.S. Soldier / German Officer (uncredited)
CB
Cliff Brouwer
Soldier (uncredited)

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Shoulder Arms — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms is streaming on FilmBox Live in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shoulder Arms on Netflix?

No, Shoulder Arms is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on FilmBox Live.

Is Shoulder Arms on Amazon Prime Video?

Shoulder Arms isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shoulder Arms for free?

Shoulder Arms is available on FilmBox Live in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.