---
title: "The Square Peg"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-square-peg-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38364
imdb_id: "tt0052233"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Square Peg (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-square-peg-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Square Peg is a 1958 British war comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Norman Wisdom. The film features Norman Wisdom playing two different characters, including a man who digs and repairs roads, as well as a Nazi general. In the story, Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale are council workmen mending the road outside an Army base when they come into conflict with the military. Shortly afterwards, they get drafted and fall into the clutches of the Sergeant they have just bested. They are sent to France to repair roads in front of the Allied advance but get captured. Pitkin takes advantage of a useful similarity to impersonate General Schreiber and manages to return a hero. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and was released in Great Britain on December fourth, 1958.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Paddy Carstairs
- **Networks / Studios**: The Rank Organisation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Norman Wisdom** as *Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber*
- **Honor Blackman** as *Junior Commander Lesley Cartland*
- **Edward Chapman** as *Private Wilfred Grimsdale*
- **Campbell Singer** as *Sergeant Loder*
- **Hattie Jacques** as *Gretchen*
- **Brian Worth** as *Henri Le Blanc*
- **Terence Alexander** as *Captain Wharton*
- **John Warwick** as *Colonel Layton*
- **Arnold Bell** as *General Hunt*
- **Victor Beaumont** as *Jogenkraut*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Square Peg online?
The Square Peg is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Square Peg worth watching?
The Square Peg holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Square Peg and when was it released?
The Square Peg is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1958. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Square Peg?
The Square Peg was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Square Peg — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38364)
- [The Square Peg (1958) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052233/fullcredits/)
- [The Square Peg - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Square_Peg)
- [The Square Peg (1958) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38364-the-square-peg/cast)
- [The Square Peg (1958) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-square-peg/credits)

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