Sailors Three (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1940, Sailors Three is a comedy and war film directed by Walter Forde, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Three sailors get drunk while on shore leave and end up on the wrong ship. When they realise their mistake they scramble off it and onto their warship, HMS Ferocious. However, they soon realise that the vessel they have boarded is not the Ferocious but a German battleship.
Who’s in it. Sailors Three stars Claude Hulbert as Llewellyn Davies, 'The Admiral', Michael Wilding as Johnny, Carla Lehmann as Jane and Tommy Trinder as Tommy Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sailors Three has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sailors Three page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sailors Three tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sailors Three (1940)?
- In GB, Sailors Three is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sailors Three worth watching?
- Sailors Three holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sailors Three?
- Sailors Three stars Claude Hulbert, Michael Wilding, Carla Lehmann, Tommy Trinder and Jeanne De Casalis.
- When was Sailors Three released?
- Sailors Three was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.