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Onionhead

β€œThe Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!”

β˜… 5.5(8)19581h 51m
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Onionhead is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Good to know

Director
Norman Taurog
Release date
1958-10-25
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures

About Onionhead

Onionhead is a 1958 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Norman Taurog, starring Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr and Walter Matthau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Onionhead in Canada β€” across streaming, rental and purchase options β€” along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.

Cast

Themes & keywords

coast guard

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Onionhead in Canada?+

In Canada, Onionhead is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Onionhead on Netflix?+

Onionhead is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Onionhead?+

Onionhead has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Onionhead?+

Onionhead stars Andy Griffith, Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau, Erin O'Brien and Joe Mantell.

When did Onionhead come out?+

Onionhead is a 1958 movie directed by Norman Taurog.

What genre is Onionhead?+

Onionhead is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Onionhead?+

Onionhead was directed by Norman Taurog.

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