Saps at Sea (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1940, Saps at Sea is a comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 57 minutes. “They'll Scuttle Your Blues To the Bottom of the Sea!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stan and Ollie work in a horn factory. Ollie starts having violent fits every time he hears a horn. His doctor prescribes a restful sea voyage. Mayhem ensues.
Who’s in it. Saps at Sea stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, James Finlayson as Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited) and Richard Cramer as Nick Grainger - Escaped Convict (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Saps at Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saps at Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saps at Sea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saps at Sea (1940)?
- In US, Saps at Sea is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saps at Sea worth watching?
- Saps at Sea holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saps at Sea?
- Saps at Sea stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Richard Cramer and Ben Turpin.
- When was Saps at Sea released?
- Saps at Sea was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.