Down Periscope
1996, English. Directed by David S. Ward.
A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up.
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to clean up his record. Unfortunately, Admiral Graham, his nemesis, would rather sink the fleet than give Dodge his own boat. So, Graham stacks the deck against him and assigns Dodge to the Stingray, a diesel-powered WW2 submarine that can barely keep afloat. To make matters worse, Dodge's crew is a collection of maladjusted, mistake-prone misfits. Then, he's tagged the "enemy" in a crucial war game, and ordered to take on the U.S. Navy's best.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 557 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- David S. WardDirector
- Kelsey GrammerLt. Commander Tom Dodge
- Lauren HollyLt. Emily Lake
- Rob SchneiderLt. Marty Pascal
- Harry Dean StantonLt. Howard
- Bruce DernRear Admiral Yancy Graham
- William H. MacyCaptain Knox
- Rip TornAdmiral Winslow
- Ken Hudson CampbellSeaman Buckman
- Toby HussSeaman Nitro
- Duane MartinPlanesman 1st Class Jefferson 'R.J.' Jackson
- Jonathan PennerSeaman Stanley 'Spots' Sylvesterson
- Bradford TatumEngineman 1st Class Brad Stepanak
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Hugh Wilson
- Box office
- $38M
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Down Periscope: quick answers
Is Down Periscope worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 557 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Down Periscope?
Down Periscope runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Down Periscope have a post-credits scene?
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Is Down Periscope suitable for kids?
Down Periscope is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Down Periscope?
If you liked Down Periscope, try You're in the Navy Now, Operation Petticoat, McHale's Navy.
Who directed Down Periscope?
Down Periscope (1996) was directed by David S. Ward and stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider.