Popeye Makes a Movie (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, Popeye Makes a Movie is an animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye and Olive prepare to make a movie while his nephews watch. The movie is a significant portion of Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves, which makes up over 80% of this release (beginning with Popeye, Olive, and Wimpy suffering in the desert), and despite admonitions, the nephews get involved a couple times, most notably tossing Popeye his can of spinach.
Who’s in it. Popeye Makes a Movie stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Nephews / Director (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck as Abu Hassan (voice) (uncredited) and Sid Raymond as Ali / Third Thief (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Popeye Makes a Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popeye Makes a Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popeye Makes a Movie tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popeye Makes a Movie (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Popeye Makes a Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Popeye Makes a Movie worth watching?
- Popeye Makes a Movie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Popeye Makes a Movie?
- Popeye Makes a Movie stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck and Sid Raymond.
- When was Popeye Makes a Movie released?
- Popeye Makes a Movie was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.