Popeye the Sailor (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Series · ★ 7.1

Popeye the Sailor poster

Released in 1960, Popeye the Sailor is an animation and kids series. “Popeye the Sailor-Man!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Follows the adventures of the famed spinach-eating sailor man. Popeye is one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. This spunky but loveable spinach-eating sailor continues to delight young and old with his comic adventures, and the entire gang is around to provide plenty of rousing fun and action: Olive Oyl, Swee'Pea, Wimpy and Bluto.

Who’s in it. Popeye the Sailor stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) and Jackson Beck as Brutus (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Popeye the Sailor has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popeye the Sailor page.

If you liked it. Fans of Popeye the Sailor tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Popeye the Sailor (1960)?
In US, Popeye the Sailor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Popeye the Sailor worth watching?
Popeye the Sailor holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Popeye the Sailor?
Popeye the Sailor stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Jackson Beck.
When was Popeye the Sailor released?
Popeye the Sailor was released in 1960.