Big Bad Sindbad (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1952, Big Bad Sindbad is an animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye's nephews are touring a museum of nautical history (only three of them, for some reason). They come to a statue of Sindbad, the world's greatest sailor, and ask Popeye to explain, since *he* is supposed to be the world's greatest sailor. He explains by telling the story of the time he met Sindbad, as seen in part of the earlier short Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936). Inspired by his tale, the nephews adjust the statue.
Who’s in it. Big Bad Sindbad stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Popeye's Nephews (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Jackson Beck as Sindbad (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Big Bad Sindbad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Bad Sindbad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Bad Sindbad tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Bad Sindbad (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Big Bad Sindbad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Big Bad Sindbad worth watching?
- Big Bad Sindbad holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Bad Sindbad?
- Big Bad Sindbad stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Jackson Beck.
- When was Big Bad Sindbad released?
- Big Bad Sindbad was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.