McHale's Navy
1997, English. Directed by Bryan Spicer.
He's Under Siege and Out-of-Control.
Retired Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale spends his days puttering around the Caribbean in the old PT-73 selling homebrew, ice cream, and swimsuit calendars. He's brought out of retirement when Major Vladikov, his old nemesis turned the second top terrorist in the world, takes over the island of San Moreno and starts building a nuclear launch silo. With help from his old crew and hindrances from Captain Wallace B. Binghampton, who sank a cruise liner a while back, McHale aims to put Vladikov out of business.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Bryan SpicerDirector
- Tom ArnoldLt. Cmdr. Quinton McHale
- Dean StockwellCapt. Wallace B. Binghampton
- Debra MessingLt. Penelope Carpenter
- David Alan GrierEnsign Charles Parker
- Bruce CampbellVirgil
- French StewartHappy
- Tim CurryMaj. Vladikov
- Ernest BorgnineAdmiral Quinton McHale Sr.
- Danton StoneGruber
- Brian HaleyChristy
- Henry ChoWillie
- Tommy ChongArmando/Ernesto
Details
- Released
- 18 April 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Crabbe, Andy Rose
- Budget
- $42M
- Box office
- $4.5M
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What McHale's Navy is based on
McHale's Navy is based on McHale's Navy, a 1964 film.
Film · 1964
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McHale's Navy: quick answers
What should I watch before McHale's Navy?
Watch McHale's Navy (1964) and McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force (1965) first.
Is McHale's Navy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.5/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is McHale's Navy?
McHale's Navy runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does McHale's Navy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for McHale's Navy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
McHale's Navy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
McHale's Navy is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is McHale's Navy on?
McHale's Navy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like McHale's Navy?
If you liked McHale's Navy, try Down Periscope, Major Payne, The Mouse That Roared.
Who directed McHale's Navy?
McHale's Navy (1997) was directed by Bryan Spicer and stars Tom Arnold, Dean Stockwell, Debra Messing.
What is McHale's Navy based on?
McHale's Navy is based on McHale's Navy, a 1964 film.