The Incredible Mr. Limpet
Seen it?1964 | 99 min | Animation, Family, Comedy, War, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a box office flop and middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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, fantasy fans and families. If you loved The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants or Surf's Up, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but peril.
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 107K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin
- Don KnottsHenry Limpet
- Carole CookBessie Limpet
- Jack WestonGeorge Stickel
- Andrew DugganHarlock
- Larry KeatingAdmiral P.P. Spewter
- Oscar Beregi Jr.Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
- Charles MeredithFleet Admiral
- Elizabeth MacRaeLadyfish (voice)
- Paul FreesCrusty (voice)
- Wesley GaleMan Staring Into Window (uncredited)