Navy Blues (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1941, Navy Blues is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 108 minutes. “Hold Everything for THAT WONDERFUL WHIRLWIND OF GOBS, GALS, and GLEE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a layover in Hawaii two conniving Navy seamen borrow money to lay down bets that their ship will win the upcoming gunnery practice trophy, having found out that the current gunnery champ has just transferred aboard their ship. What they haven't learned, however, is that the marksman's enlistment is up before the contest is supposed to take place.
Who’s in it. Navy Blues stars Ann Sheridan as Marge 'Margie' Jordan, Jack Oakie as 'Cake' O'Hara, Martha Raye as Lilibelle Bolton and Jack Haley as 'Powerhouse' Bolton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Navy Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Navy Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Navy Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Navy Blues (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Navy Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Navy Blues worth watching?
- Navy Blues holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Navy Blues?
- Navy Blues stars Ann Sheridan, Jack Oakie, Martha Raye, Jack Haley and Herbert Anderson.
- When was Navy Blues released?
- Navy Blues was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.