McHale's Navy 1997
“He's Under Siege and Out-of-Control.”
What is McHale's Navy?
Released in 1997, the American military comedy film McHale's Navy was directed by Bryan Spicer and based on the television series of the same title that ran from 1962 to 1966. The screenplay was written by Peter Crabbe and Andy Rose, and the film starred Tom Arnold, David Alan Grier, Dean Stockwell, Debra Messing, and Tim Curry, with Ernest Borgnine also appearing.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 18, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Bubble Factory, Sheinberg Productions
- Budget
- $42,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,529,843
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 87 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Universal Pictures, The Bubble Factory, Sheinberg Productions
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Released in 1997, the American military comedy film McHale's Navy was directed by Bryan Spicer and based on the television series of the same title that ran from 1962 to 1966. The screenplay was written by Peter Crabbe and Andy Rose, and the film starred Tom Arnold, David Alan Grier, Dean Stockwell, Debra Messing, and Tim Curry, with Ernest Borgnine also appearing.
The story follows retired Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale as he spends his days in the Caribbean aboard the old PT-73 selling swimsuit calendars, ice cream, and homebrew. McHale is brought out of retirement when his old nemesis, Major Vladikov, who has become the second top terrorist in the world, takes over the island of San Moreno to build a nuclear launch silo. Aided by his old crew and hindered by Captain Wallace B. Binghampton, who previously sank a cruise liner, McHale sets out to put Vladikov out of business.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is McHale's Navy worth watching?
McHale's Navy holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 87 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie McHale's Navy and when was it released?
McHale's Navy is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed McHale's Navy?
McHale's Navy was directed by Bryan Spicer.
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