Don't Give Up the Ship (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, Don't Give Up the Ship is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 89 minutes. “The Funniest Story of High-Seas Hilarity Ever to Set Audiences Adrift in Helpless Hysteria!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Who’s in it. Don't Give Up the Ship stars Jerry Lewis as John Paul Steckler I / John Paul Steckler IV / John Paul Steckler VII, Dina Merrill as Ens. Rita J. Benson, Diana Spencer as Prudence Trabert Steckler and Mickey Shaughnessy as Stan Wychinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Don't Give Up the Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Give Up the Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Give Up the Ship tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Give Up the Ship (1959)?
- In US, Don't Give Up the Ship is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Give Up the Ship worth watching?
- Don't Give Up the Ship 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 Don't Give Up the Ship?
- Don't Give Up the Ship stars Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer, Mickey Shaughnessy and Robert Middleton.
- When was Don't Give Up the Ship released?
- Don't Give Up the Ship was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.