Ensign Pulver (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, Ensign Pulver is a comedy and war film directed by Joshua Logan, running about 104 minutes. “Following in the hilarious fun-steps of "Mister Roberts"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1945, on an old cargo ship somewhere deep in the Pacific ocean: Captain Morton strives to become commander, so he demands the maximum quality of work from his crew, without granting them any freedom or favors - ignoring that they're thousand of miles away from the front. In one word: he drives his crew crazy. They are near mutiny, but no-one dares to do the first step. Until Ensign Pulver plays a prank on the captain that triggers fatal consequences...
Who’s in it. Ensign Pulver stars Robert Walker Jr. as Ensign Frank Pulver, Burl Ives as Captain Morton, Walter Matthau as Doc and Tommy Sands as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ensign Pulver has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ensign Pulver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ensign Pulver tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ensign Pulver (1964)?
- In US, Ensign Pulver is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ensign Pulver worth watching?
- Ensign Pulver holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ensign Pulver?
- Ensign Pulver stars Robert Walker Jr., Burl Ives, Walter Matthau, Tommy Sands and Millie Perkins.
- When was Ensign Pulver released?
- Ensign Pulver was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.