Popeye for President (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1956, Popeye for President is an animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye and Bluto are running for president; it's election day, the vote is tied, and Olive is the only remaining voter. But she won't vote until her chores are done, so Popeye and Bluto compete to cut her wood, plow her fields, and store her hay. And then it's just an old-fashioned fight.
Who’s in it. Popeye for President stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Popeye for President 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 Popeye for President page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popeye for President tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popeye for President (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Popeye for President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Popeye for President worth watching?
- Popeye for President holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Popeye for President?
- Popeye for President stars Jack Mercer, Jackson Beck and Mae Questel.
- When was Popeye for President released?
- Popeye for President was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.