The Honeymoon Machine (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, The Honeymoon Machine is a comedy film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 87 minutes. “Fits either sex ...... and makes nothing but LAUGHTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lieutenant Fergie Howard, Ensign Beau Gilliam and navy scientist Jason Elderidge use their ships computer, designed to calculate missile trajectories, to calculate a roulette ball's trajectory and hit the Venice Casino. Things get complex when Admiral Fitch arrives at the same Casino.
Who’s in it. The Honeymoon Machine stars Steve McQueen as Lt. Ferguson 'Fergie' Howard, Jim Hutton as Jason Eldridge, Paula Prentiss as Pam Dunstan and Brigid Bazlen as Julie Fitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Honeymoon Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Honeymoon Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Honeymoon Machine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Honeymoon Machine (1961)?
- In US, The Honeymoon Machine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Honeymoon Machine worth watching?
- The Honeymoon Machine holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Honeymoon Machine?
- The Honeymoon Machine stars Steve McQueen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Brigid Bazlen and Dean Jagger.
- When was The Honeymoon Machine released?
- The Honeymoon Machine was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.