Onion Pacific (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1940, Onion Pacific is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. The race is on for the state railroad franchise. It's the Sudden Pacific (Bluto) against the Onion Pacific (Popeye). Oh, and there's also a kiss from Olive for the winner.
Who’s in it. Onion Pacific stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Onion Pacific has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Onion Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Onion Pacific tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Onion Pacific (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Onion Pacific change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Onion Pacific worth watching?
- Onion Pacific holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Onion Pacific?
- Onion Pacific stars Jack Mercer, Margie Hines and Pinto Colvig.