Popeye (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, Popeye is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Robert Altman, running about 114 minutes. “The sailor man with the spinach can!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.
Who’s in it. Popeye stars Robin Williams as Popeye, Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl, Ray Walston as Poopdeck Pappy and Paul Dooley as Wimpy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Popeye has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $49.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popeye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popeye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popeye (1980)?
- In US, Popeye is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Popeye worth watching?
- Popeye holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Popeye?
- Popeye stars Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Walston, Paul Dooley and Richard Libertini.
- When was Popeye released?
- Popeye was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.