Operation Dumbo Drop (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1995, Operation Dumbo Drop is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 107 minutes. “A top-secret mission of gigantic proportions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the Montagnard villagers of Dak Nhe that he'll replace their prized elephant in time for an important ritual. But for Capt. T.C. Doyle, the mission becomes a jumbo-sized headache!
Who’s in it. Operation Dumbo Drop stars Danny Glover as Capt. Sam Cahill, Ray Liotta as Capt. T.C. Doyle, Denis Leary as Lt. David Poole and Doug E. Doug as Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Operation Dumbo Drop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Dumbo Drop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Dumbo Drop tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)?
- In US, Operation Dumbo Drop is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation Dumbo Drop worth watching?
- Operation Dumbo Drop holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Dumbo Drop?
- Operation Dumbo Drop stars Danny Glover, Ray Liotta, Denis Leary, Doug E. Doug and Corin Nemec.
- When was Operation Dumbo Drop released?
- Operation Dumbo Drop was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.