The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1964, The Incredible Mr. Limpet is a comedy, fantasy, family and animation film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 99 minutes. “GLUB! The Face That Launched A Thousand Torpedoes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
Who’s in it. The Incredible Mr. Limpet stars Don Knotts as Henry Limpet, Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet, Jack Weston as George Stickel and Andrew Duggan as Harlock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Incredible Mr. Limpet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Incredible Mr. Limpet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Incredible Mr. Limpet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)?
- In US, The Incredible Mr. Limpet is available to 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 The Incredible Mr. Limpet worth watching?
- The Incredible Mr. Limpet holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Incredible Mr. Limpet?
- The Incredible Mr. Limpet stars Don Knotts, Carole Cook, Jack Weston, Andrew Duggan and Larry Keating.
- When was The Incredible Mr. Limpet released?
- The Incredible Mr. Limpet was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.