Commotion On The Ocean (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1956, Commotion On The Ocean is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes. “The Biggest Wave of Wackiness yet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are would-be reporters, who are tricked into becoming stowaways by "Borscht", a spy for an enemy country. Stranded on a freighter on the high seas, they discover that Borscht has concealed some stolen microfilm in watermelons they brought aboard for him. After a wild chase, they subdue Borscht and recover the microfilm.
Who’s in it. Commotion On The Ocean stars Shemp Howard as Shemp (archive footage), Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Gene Roth as Bortch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Commotion On The Ocean has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Commotion On The Ocean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Commotion On The Ocean tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Commotion On The Ocean (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Commotion On The Ocean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Commotion On The Ocean worth watching?
- Commotion On The Ocean holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Commotion On The Ocean?
- Commotion On The Ocean stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Gene Roth and Emil Sitka.
- When was Commotion On The Ocean released?
- Commotion On The Ocean was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.