We're in the Navy Now (1926): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1926, We're in the Navy Now is a comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 66 minutes. “The two bungling buddies of "Behind the Front" come "Down to the Sea in Ships" with comic results.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "Stinky" Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, "Knockout" Hansen loses a fight with Percival "Sailor" Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the the ship's Master-of-Arms. They overhear a mysterious conversation between Madelyn and the ship's radio officer. Later, Madelun induces the pair to take her off the ship and into a row boat. She disappears and they are picked up by a French ship, which sinks a German U-Boat. When the war ends they learn that Madelyn was an operative of the U.S. Secret Service.

Who’s in it. We're in the Navy Now stars Wallace Beery as 'Knockout' Hansen, Raymond Hatton as 'Stinky' Smith, Chester Conklin as Navy Capt. Smithers and Tom Kennedy as Sailor Percival Scruggs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, We're in the Navy Now has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We're in the Navy Now page.

If you liked it. Fans of We're in the Navy Now tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.