A Date to Skate (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1938, A Date to Skate is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye takes Olive roller skating in a rink; she's never skated before, so he has to teach her, and she's not exactly a quick learner. After a while, she ends up outside the rink, and still out of control; she skates through a department store and causes major traffic problems. When she gets stuck on a speeding fire truck, Popeye realizes he'll need his spinach, but he's out. Fortunately, an audience member tosses him a can.
Who’s in it. A Date to Skate stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Date to Skate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Date to Skate page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Date to Skate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Date to Skate (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Date to Skate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Date to Skate worth watching?
- A Date to Skate holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Date to Skate?
- A Date to Skate stars Jack Mercer and Mae Questel.
- When was A Date to Skate released?
- A Date to Skate was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.