Operation Bikini (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1963, Operation Bikini is a drama and war film directed by Anthony Carras, running about 77 minutes. “On a BEACHHEAD or in a BEACH HOUSE... they always made a perfect score!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film takes place aboard an American submarine in the Pacific during World War II. The sub's commander is ordered to stop and pick up an underwater demolition team led by Lt. Hayes, whose mission is to locate and destroy a US submarine sunken in a lagoon off Bikini Atoll before the Japanese are able to raise it and capture the advanced radar system on board.
Who’s in it. Operation Bikini stars Tab Hunter as Lt. Morgan Hayes, Frankie Avalon as Seaman Joseph Malzone, Scott Brady as Capt. Emmett Carey and Jim Backus as Bosun's Mate Ed Fennelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Operation Bikini has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Bikini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Bikini tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Bikini (1963)?
- In US, Operation Bikini is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation Bikini worth watching?
- Operation Bikini holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Bikini?
- Operation Bikini stars Tab Hunter, Frankie Avalon, Scott Brady, Jim Backus and Gary Crosby.
- When was Operation Bikini released?
- Operation Bikini was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.