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Down Periscope

1996·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic397.8Rotten Tomatoes11%63%

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Down Periscope fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up.

Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to clean up his record. Unfortunately, Admiral Graham, his nemesis, would rather sink the fleet than give Dodge his own boat. So, Graham stacks the deck against him and assigns Dodge to the Stingray, a diesel-powered WW2 submarine that can barely keep afloat. To make matters worse, Dodge's crew is a collection of maladjusted, mistake-prone misfits. Then, he's tagged the "enemy" in a crucial war game, and ordered to take on the U.S. Navy's best.
Naval ComedyUnderdog StoryMisfit CrewSlapstick HumorSituational ComedyWar Games1990sGood-Natured

Crew

Directed by:
David S. Ward, Glenn Randall Jr., Christina Fong
Written by:
Hugh Wilson, Hugh Wilson, Andrew Kurtzman
Produced by:
Marcy G. Kaplan, Eyde Belasco, Jack Cummins
Composed by:
Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, William B. Kaplan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Down Periscope

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Where can I stream Down Periscope legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Down Periscope worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Down Periscope rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Down Periscope?

1 h 32 min

Down Periscope runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Down Periscope?

Critics25
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Down Periscope higher (68) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Down Periscope in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Down Periscope?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Down Periscope in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Down Periscope use?

Hyper-AwarenessFriendly EnemyToilet HumorNumber TwoMathematician's AnswerTitle DropBunny-Ears LawyerTie-In Music VideoObfuscating StupidityArtistic License – PhysicsCustom Uniform of SexyBreak Out the Museum Pieceand 136 more

TV Tropes lists 148 storytelling tropes for Down Periscope, including Hyper-Awareness, Friendly Enemy, Toilet Humor.