Popeye (1980) movie poster

Popeye (1980)

"Haves a happy holiday with me an' Olive!"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 62% (RT: 60%, MC: 64) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionAdventureComedyFamily

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Director
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.5/10 (685 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Metacritic
64
Cast
Robin Williams as Popeye
Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl
Ray Walston as Poopdeck Pappy
Paul Dooley as Wimpy
Paul L. Smith as Bluto
Donald Moffat as The Taxman
MacIntyre Dixon as Cole Oyl
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 685 votes. Critics scored it lower at 62%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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 fiancΓ©, Bluto. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Robin Williams spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Robert Altman cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Popeye is a 1980 action, adventure, comedy film directed by Robert Altman. 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 fiancΓ©, Bluto. The film has been rated by 685 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Popeye delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Popeye (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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