FeatureAnimation

How to Be a Sailor (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1944, How to Be a Sailor is an animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. Goofy provides a history of ships and sailing.

Who’s in it. How to Be a Sailor stars Pinto Colvig as Goofy and John McLeish as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, How to Be a Sailor 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 How to Be a Sailor page.

If you liked it. Fans of How to Be a Sailor tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch How to Be a Sailor (1944)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Be a Sailor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is How to Be a Sailor worth watching?
How to Be a Sailor holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in How to Be a Sailor?
How to Be a Sailor stars Pinto Colvig and John McLeish.
When was How to Be a Sailor released?
How to Be a Sailor was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.