Sailor Beware (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1952, Sailor Beware is a comedy film directed by Hal Walker, running about 108 minutes. “They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meeting in a navy recruiting line, Al Crowthers and Melvin Jones become friends. Al has tried to enlist before, but was always rejected. He keeps trying so that he can impress women. Melvin, is allergic to women's cosmetics and his doctor prescribed ocean travel, so he decided to join the navy.
Who’s in it. Sailor Beware stars Dean Martin as Al Crowthers, Jerry Lewis as Melvin Jones, Corinne Calvet as Corinne Calvet and Marion Marshall as Hilda Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sailor Beware has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sailor Beware page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sailor Beware tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sailor Beware (1952)?
- In US, Sailor Beware is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sailor Beware worth watching?
- Sailor Beware holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sailor Beware?
- Sailor Beware stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet, Marion Marshall and Robert Strauss.
- When was Sailor Beware released?
- Sailor Beware was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.