Popeye
Seen it?1980 | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, action fans and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- It picked up 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$50 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Altman
- Robin WilliamsPopeye
- Shelley DuvallOlive Oyl
- Ray WalstonPoopdeck Pappy
- Paul DooleyWimpy
- Paul L. SmithBluto
- Richard LibertiniGeezil
- Donald MoffatThe Taxman
- MacIntyre DixonCole Oyl
- Roberta MaxwellNana Oyl
- Donovan ScottCastor Oyl