The Frogmen (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, The Frogmen is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 96 minutes. “UNCLE SAM'S UNDERWATER COMMANDOS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The new commander of a Navy Underwater Demolition Team--nicknamed "Frogmen"--must earn the respect of the men in his unit, who are still grieving over the death of their former commander and resentful of the new one.
Who’s in it. The Frogmen stars Richard Widmark as Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence, Robert Wagner as Lt. (jg) Franklin, Dana Andrews as Jake Flannigan and Gary Merrill as Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Frogmen 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 The Frogmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frogmen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frogmen (1951)?
- In US, The Frogmen 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 The Frogmen worth watching?
- The Frogmen holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frogmen?
- The Frogmen stars Richard Widmark, Robert Wagner, Dana Andrews, Gary Merrill and Jeffrey Hunter.
- When was The Frogmen released?
- The Frogmen was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.