Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor

1936Movie16 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful animated movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Story

After wrecking Popeye's ship and stealing away Olive Oyl, hero of Arabic legend Sindbad decides to test him and his ever-resilient new rival's strength in order to prove their supremacy as the "most remarkable, extraordinary fella" of Sindbad's menagerie island.

Feels like

  • Classic Animation
  • Popeye Cartoon
  • Physical Comedy
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Nautical Setting
  • Family-Friendly
  • Escapism
  • Nostalgic
  • Cartoon Violence

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Dave Fleischer
Produced by
Max Fleischer

Everyone

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

Facts

November 27, 1936 · 16 min · Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Released
November 27, 1936
Runtime
16 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Black Comedy, Curb-Stomp Battle, Shout-Out +9

  • Black Comedy
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Shout-Out
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Cranial Eruption
  • Bullet Dancing
  • Leitmotif
  • Universal-Adaptor Cast
  • A Truce While We Gawk
  • Unhand Them, Villain!
  • The Pawns Go First
  • Roc Birds

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor?"

Questions about Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor?

In the United States, Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor streams on MUBI, Eternal Family, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and absurd humor (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor use?

Black ComedyCurb-Stomp BattleShout-OutDamsel in DistressCranial EruptionBullet DancingLeitmotifUniversal-Adaptor CastA Truce While We GawkUnhand Them, Villain!The Pawns Go FirstRoc Birdsand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Black Comedy, Curb-Stomp Battle, and Shout-Out.