Fleets of Stren'th (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1942, Fleets of Stren'th is a war and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. Popeye's unconventional torpedo-loading technique get him a mild punishment: he's ordered to stand at attention. Just then, the enemy attacks. He remains at attention, even as a bomb throws him to the top of the mast, where his commander finally notices and orders him to get the planes. Popeye fires on them, but this only draws return fire. He eats his spinach, then turns into a plane himself and attacks.

Who’s in it. Fleets of Stren'th stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fleets of Stren'th 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 Fleets of Stren'th page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fleets of Stren'th tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fleets of Stren'th (1942)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fleets of Stren'th change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Fleets of Stren'th worth watching?
Fleets of Stren'th holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fleets of Stren'th?
Fleets of Stren'th stars Jack Mercer.
When was Fleets of Stren'th released?
Fleets of Stren'th was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.