Skirts Ahoy! (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1952, Skirts Ahoy! is a comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 109 minutes. “Glorifying America's Mermaids---the WAVES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three young ladies sign up for some kind of training at a naval base. However, their greatest trouble isn't long marches or several weeks in a small boat, but their love life.
Who’s in it. Skirts Ahoy! stars Esther Williams as Whitney Young, Joan Evans as Mary Kate Yarbrough, Vivian Blaine as Una Yancey and Barry Sullivan as Paul Elcott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Skirts Ahoy! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skirts Ahoy! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skirts Ahoy! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skirts Ahoy! (1952)?
- In US, Skirts Ahoy! is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skirts Ahoy! worth watching?
- Skirts Ahoy! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skirts Ahoy!?
- Skirts Ahoy! stars Esther Williams, Joan Evans, Vivian Blaine, Barry Sullivan and Keefe Brasselle.
- When was Skirts Ahoy! released?
- Skirts Ahoy! was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.