Friend or Phony (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1952, Friend or Phony is an animation film directed by Izzy Sparber, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. To convince Popeye to throw away his spinach, Bluto fakes his death, after showing clips of "spinach moments" from a couple earlier shows.
Who’s in it. Friend or Phony stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Friend or Phony has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friend or Phony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friend or Phony tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friend or Phony (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friend or Phony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friend or Phony worth watching?
- Friend or Phony holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friend or Phony?
- Friend or Phony stars Jack Mercer and Jackson Beck.
- When was Friend or Phony released?
- Friend or Phony was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.