Movie

I Was Monty's Double

“The Gigantic Hoax of World War II”

★ 6.9(28)19581h 41m

I Was Monty's Double is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch I Was Monty's Double

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStream

Apple TV StoreRent

Amazon VideoRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

Sky StoreBuy

YouTubeBuy

Good to know

Director: John Guillermin
Release date: 1958-10-21
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Associated British Picture Corporation

I Was Monty's Double — trailer

About I Was Monty's Double

I Was Monty's Double is a 1958 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by John Guillermin, starring John Mills, Cecil Parker and M.E. Clifton James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was Monty's Double in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the Germans about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

Cast

John Mills

Major Harvey

Cecil Parker

Colonel E.F. Logan

M.E. Clifton James

Himself / General Montgomery

Marius Goring

Karl Nielson

Barbara Hicks

Hester

Bryan Forbes

Butterfield

Sidney James

Porter YMCA

Michael Hordern

Governor of Gibralter

Vera Day

Angela

Patrick Allen

Col. Mathers

Patrick Holt

Col. Dawson

Leslie Phillips

Major Tennant

Themes & keywords

black and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was Monty's Double in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream I Was Monty's Double on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube.

Is I Was Monty's Double on Netflix?+

I Was Monty's Double is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

How long is I Was Monty's Double?+

I Was Monty's Double has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in I Was Monty's Double?+

I Was Monty's Double stars John Mills, Cecil Parker, M.E. Clifton James, Marius Goring and Barbara Hicks.

When did I Was Monty's Double come out?+

I Was Monty's Double is a 1958 movie directed by John Guillermin.

What genre is I Was Monty's Double?+

I Was Monty's Double is War and Drama film.

Who directed I Was Monty's Double?+

I Was Monty's Double was directed by John Guillermin.