In the Navy (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, In the Navy is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 86 minutes. “THE FLEET'S ALL IN...Since Those Riotous "Buck Privates" Abbott and Costello Joined Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Popular crooner Russ Raymond abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using an alias, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts, a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world. Aboard the Alabama, Tommy meets up with Smoky and Pomeroy, who help hide him from Dorothy, who hatches numerous schemes in an attempt to photograph Tommy/Russ being a sailor.
Who’s in it. In the Navy stars Bud Abbott as Smokey Adams, Lou Costello as Pomeroy Watson, Dick Powell as Thomas Halstead and Claire Dodd as Dorothy Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, In the Navy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Navy page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Navy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Navy (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Navy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In the Navy worth watching?
- In the Navy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Navy?
- In the Navy stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dick Powell, Claire Dodd and Laverne Andrews.