Operation Petticoat
1959, English. Directed by Blake Edwards.
20,000 laughs under the sea!
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 435 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Blake EdwardsDirector
- Cary GrantLieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
- Tony CurtisLieutenant Nicholas Holden
- Joan O'Brien2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall
- Dina Merrill2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran
- Gene EvansChief Molumphry
- Dick SargentEnsign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)
- Virginia GreggMajor Edna Heywood
- Robert F. SimonCaptain J.B. Henderson
- Robert GistLieutenant Watson
- Gavin MacLeodYeoman Ernest Hunkle
- George DunnProphet
- Dick CrockettPetty Officer Harmon
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro, Paul King
- Box office
- $6.8M
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Operation Petticoat: quick answers
Is Operation Petticoat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 435 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Operation Petticoat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Operation Petticoat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Operation Petticoat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Operation Petticoat is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Operation Petticoat on?
Operation Petticoat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Operation Petticoat?
If you liked Operation Petticoat, try To Be or Not to Be, To Be or Not to Be, The General.
Who directed Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat (1959) was directed by Blake Edwards and stars Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien.