Ship of Fools
1965, English. Directed by Stanley Kramer.
EXPLORER, MISTRESS, VAGRANT, LOAFER, ARTIST, TRAMP– THEY'RE ALL AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE!
A varied group of passengers aboard a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 30 September 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Abby Mann
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What Ship of Fools is based on
Ship of Fools is based on Ship of Fools (1962) by Katherine Anne Porter.
1962
Ship of Fools
By Katherine Anne Porter
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Ship of Fools: quick answers
Is Ship of Fools worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does Ship of Fools have a post-credits scene?
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Ship of Fools parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ship of Fools on?
Ship of Fools isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ship of Fools?
If you liked Ship of Fools, try The Ottoman Lieutenant, Charlotte Gray, Every Time We Say Goodbye.
Who directed Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools (1965) was directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Vivien Leigh, Simone Signoret, José Ferrer.
What is Ship of Fools based on?
Ship of Fools is based on Ship of Fools (1962) by Katherine Anne Porter.