We Joined the Navy (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1963, We Joined the Navy is a comedy film directed by Wendy Toye, running about 105 minutes. “The comedy RIOT of the SEASON!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lt Commander Badger, RN: an exceptionally likeable fellow, the Artful Bodger has one besetting sin a shining honesty which compels him to say the right thing at entirely the wrong time! When untimely remarks to some new recruits are splashed across the tabloids, the rush is on to find him a new posting somewhere far away.
Who’s in it. We Joined the Navy stars Kenneth More as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Badger, Lloyd Nolan as Vice Admiral Ryan, Joan O'Brien as Lt. Carol Blair and Derek Fowlds as Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, We Joined the Navy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Joined the Navy page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Joined the Navy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Joined the Navy (1963)?
- In GB, We Joined the Navy is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Joined the Navy worth watching?
- We Joined the Navy holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Joined the Navy?
- We Joined the Navy stars Kenneth More, Lloyd Nolan, Joan O'Brien, Derek Fowlds and John Le Mesurier.
- When was We Joined the Navy released?
- We Joined the Navy was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.