The Extraordinary Seaman (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 2.2
Released in 1969, The Extraordinary Seaman is a comedy, adventure and war film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 80 minutes. “We would like to thank Adolf Hitler, David Niven, Joseph Stalin, Faye Dunaway, Tojo, Mickey Rooney, Jack Carter, Alan Alda, John Frankenheimer, and the millions of Nazis, Japanese, and Americ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.
Who’s in it. The Extraordinary Seaman stars David Niven as Lt. Commander John Finchhaven, R.N., Faye Dunaway as Jennifer Winslow, Alan Alda as Lt. J / G Morton Krim and Mickey Rooney as Cook 3 / C W.J. Oglethorpe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, The Extraordinary Seaman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Extraordinary Seaman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Extraordinary Seaman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Extraordinary Seaman (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Extraordinary Seaman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Extraordinary Seaman worth watching?
- The Extraordinary Seaman holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Extraordinary Seaman?
- The Extraordinary Seaman stars David Niven, Faye Dunaway, Alan Alda, Mickey Rooney and Jack Carter.
- When was The Extraordinary Seaman released?
- The Extraordinary Seaman was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.