Adopt a Sailor
2008, English. Directed by Charles Evered.
He fell out of a plane and into their lives.
Adopt A Sailor is about Patricia and Richard, a successful and hip couple from New York City who inadvertently "adopt a sailor" during Fleet Week in New York City and the young man form Turkey Scratch, Arkansas who changes their lives forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles EveredDirector
- Bebe NeuwirthPatricia
- Peter CoyoteRichard
- Ethan PeckSailor
- Christopher SchollOfficer on deck, USS Wasp
- Wendy Rolfe EveredUSO Officer
- Scot CreganNavy Lietenant - USO
- Lezly ClaytonWoman #1 in Time Square
- Jenel FontesWoman #2 in Time Square (as Janell Fontes)
- Curt ClarkeMarine shaving on USS WASP (as Gunnery Srgt. Curt Clarke)
- Jeremy SiegristMarine on USS WASP (as NC1 Jeremy Siegrist)
- Andrew McCordMarine on USS WASP (As MC2 Andrew McCord)
- Renae MadoreWoman in Port Authority
Details
- Released
- 24 October 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Evered
- Budget
- $300K
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Is Adopt a Sailor worth watching?
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How long is Adopt a Sailor?
Adopt a Sailor runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Adopt a Sailor have a post-credits scene?
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Adopt a Sailor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Adopt a Sailor is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Adopt a Sailor on?
Adopt a Sailor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Adopt a Sailor?
If you liked Adopt a Sailor, try (500) Days of Summer, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Celeste & Jesse Forever.
Who directed Adopt a Sailor?
Adopt a Sailor (2008) was directed by Charles Evered and stars Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Coyote, Ethan Peck.