Give Me a Sailor (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Give Me a Sailor is a comedy and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 80 minutes. “3 CHEERS! RAYE! RAYE! RAYE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim and Walter are two brother sailors in the United States Navy. Walter tells Jim as soon as they get home he is going to ask his beautiful girlfriend, Nancy Larkin to marry him. But Jim is also in love with Nancy so he begs Nancy's ugly duckling sister, Letty to help break Walter and Nancy up. Letty agrees only under one condition, he help her to win Walter!
Who’s in it. Give Me a Sailor stars Bob Hope as Jim Brewster, Martha Raye as Letty Larkin, Betty Grable as Nancy Larkin and Jack Whiting as Walter Brewster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Give Me a Sailor 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 Give Me a Sailor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Give Me a Sailor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Give Me a Sailor (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Give Me a Sailor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Give Me a Sailor worth watching?
- Give Me a Sailor holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Give Me a Sailor?
- Give Me a Sailor stars Bob Hope, Martha Raye, Betty Grable, Jack Whiting and Clarence Kolb.
- When was Give Me a Sailor released?
- Give Me a Sailor was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.