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Mister Roberts

1984Movie1 h 40 minNR

ComedyTV Movie
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts, who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Melvin Bernhardt

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 18, 1984 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
March 18, 1984
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Undignified Death, Mood Whiplash, Well-Intentioned Replacement +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Mister Roberts?"

Questions about Mister Roberts

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mister Roberts worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7).

What tropes does Mister Roberts use?

Undignified DeathMood WhiplashWell-Intentioned ReplacementMilitary MoonshinerWar Is HellInter-Service RivalryNice Job Breaking It, Hero!The Drunken SailorLoophole AbuseLarge HamBowdlerisationThe Captainand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Undignified Death, Mood Whiplash, and Well-Intentioned Replacement.