Adopt a Sailor (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, Adopt a Sailor is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charles Evered, running about 85 minutes. “He fell out of a plane and into their lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adopt A Sailor is about Patricia and Richard, a successful and hip couple from New York City who inadvertently "adopt a sailor" during Fleet Week in New York City and the young man form Turkey Scratch, Arkansas who changes their lives forever.
Who’s in it. Adopt a Sailor stars Bebe Neuwirth as Patricia, Peter Coyote as Richard, Ethan Peck as Sailor and Christopher Scholl as Officer on deck, USS Wasp.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Adopt a Sailor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adopt a Sailor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adopt a Sailor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adopt a Sailor (2008)?
- In US, Adopt a Sailor is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adopt a Sailor worth watching?
- Adopt a Sailor holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adopt a Sailor?
- Adopt a Sailor stars Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Coyote, Ethan Peck and Christopher Scholl.
- When was Adopt a Sailor released?
- Adopt a Sailor was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.