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Operation Petticoat

1959Movie2 h 4 minPG

Comedy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes81%81%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

20,000 laughs under the sea!

A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.

Feels like

  • WWII Comedy
  • Submarine Adventures
  • Farce
  • Nautical
  • Situational Humor
  • Lighthearted
  • Classic Film
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Escapist

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin, Paul King
Produced by
Robert Arthur
Music by
David Rose

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Facts

December 5, 1959 · 2 h 4 min · PG

Released
December 5, 1959
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, War, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$7 million
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Blatant Lies, Belligerent Sexual Tension, Irony +9

  • Blatant Lies
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Irony
  • Never Give the Captain a Straight Answer
  • The Determinator
  • Sub Story
  • Dull Surprise
  • Death Glare
  • Genre Shift
  • Deal with the Devil
  • Not So Above It All
  • Witch Doctor

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Operation Petticoat?"

Questions about Operation Petticoat

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Where can I stream Operation Petticoat?

HooplaPluto TV

In the United States, Operation Petticoat is free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Operation Petticoat worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Is Operation Petticoat okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Operation Petticoat make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Operation Petticoat good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Operation Petticoat use?

Blatant LiesBelligerent Sexual TensionIronyNever Give the Captain a Straight AnswerThe DeterminatorSub StoryDull SurpriseDeath GlareGenre ShiftDeal with the DevilNot So Above It AllWitch Doctorand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Blatant Lies, Belligerent Sexual Tension, and Irony.