Down Periscope (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Down Periscope is a comedy film directed by David S. Ward, running about 92 minutes. “A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to clean up his record. Unfortunately, Admiral Graham, his nemesis, would rather sink the fleet than give Dodge his own boat. So, Graham stacks the deck against him and assigns Dodge to the Stingray, a diesel-powered WW2 submarine that can barely keep afloat. To make matters worse, Dodge's crew is a collection of maladjusted, mistake-prone misfits. Then, he's tagged the "enemy" in a crucial war game, and ordered to take on the U.S. Navy's best.
Who’s in it. Down Periscope stars Kelsey Grammer as Lt. Commander Tom Dodge, Lauren Holly as Lt. Emily Lake, Rob Schneider as Lt. Marty Pascal and Harry Dean Stanton as Lt. Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Down Periscope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Down Periscope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Periscope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down Periscope (1996)?
- In US, Down Periscope is available to 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 Down Periscope worth watching?
- Down Periscope holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down Periscope?
- Down Periscope stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider, Harry Dean Stanton and Bruce Dern.
- When was Down Periscope released?
- Down Periscope was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.