Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Rip Van Winkle is being thrown out for nonpayment of rent (for twenty years). Popeye happens by and carts the sleeper home, but soon discovers that Rip has a sleepwalking problem that gets both of them into some trouble with some dwarves.
Who’s in it. Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Rip Van Winkle / Dwarves (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle (1941)?
- In US, Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle worth watching?
- Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle?
- Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle stars Jack Mercer.
- When was Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle released?
- Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.