Can You Take It (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1934, Can You Take It is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye sees Olive going into the Bruiser Boys Club, where she works in the hospital ward. Their motto, "Can you take it?", is a clear challenge to Popeye. President Bluto puts Popeye through the tests, and while he fares better than most, he still ends up in the hospital ward, until he eats his spinach and goes after the members.
Who’s in it. Can You Take It stars Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited), William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and William Pennell as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Can You Take It has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can You Take It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Can You Take It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Can You Take It (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Can You Take It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Can You Take It worth watching?
- Can You Take It holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Can You Take It?
- Can You Take It stars Mae Questel, William 'Billy' Costello and William Pennell.
- When was Can You Take It released?
- Can You Take It was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.