Where can I watch The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960)?

In US, The Wackiest Ship in the Army is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Wackiest Ship in the Army worth watching?

The Wackiest Ship in the Army holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Wackiest Ship in the Army?

The Wackiest Ship in the Army stars Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty and Tom Tully.

When was The Wackiest Ship in the Army released?

The Wackiest Ship in the Army was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.

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The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1960, The Wackiest Ship in the Army is a comedy and war film directed by Richard Murphy, running about 99 minutes. “You'll crack your timbers when you see how the Navy sticks the Army sad sacks with the crumbiest ship afloat!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lieutenant Rip Crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" – a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who don't know a jib from a jigger. What none of them knows, including Crandall, is that this ship has a very important top-secret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the Japanese fleet. Their mission will save hundreds of allied lives – if only they can get there in one piece.

Who’s in it. The Wackiest Ship in the Army stars Jack Lemmon as Rip Crandall, Ricky Nelson as Tommy Hanson, John Lund as Wilbur Vandewater and Chips Rafferty as Patterson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wackiest Ship in the Army has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wackiest Ship in the Army page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wackiest Ship in the Army tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960)?: In US, The Wackiest Ship in the Army is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Wackiest Ship in the Army worth watching?: The Wackiest Ship in the Army holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Wackiest Ship in the Army?: The Wackiest Ship in the Army stars Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty and Tom Tully.
When was The Wackiest Ship in the Army released?: The Wackiest Ship in the Army was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.