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Sailor Beware

1952Movie1 h 48 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!

Meeting in a navy recruiting line, Al Crowthers and Melvin Jones become friends. Al has tried to enlist before, but was always rejected. He keeps trying so that he can impress women. Melvin, is allergic to women's cosmetics and his doctor prescribed ocean travel, so he decided to join the navy.

Feels like

  • Classic Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Naval
  • Homosocial Bonding
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Escapism
  • Lighthearted
  • Nostalgic

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Hal Walker
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis

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Facts

February 8, 1952 · 1 h 48 min · Comedy

Released
February 8, 1952
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
45 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sailor Beware?"

Questions about Sailor Beware

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sailor Beware?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sailor Beware from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sailor Beware worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Sailor Beware okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Sailor Beware make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Sailor Beware?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.