Up Periscope (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Up Periscope is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 112 minutes. “The man they called the 'human torpedo' - the secret underwater marauder who hit like no man hit before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lieutenant Braden discovers that Sally, the woman he's been falling in love with, has actually been checking out his qualifications to be a U.S. Navy frogman. He must put his personal life behind him after being assigned to be smuggled into a Japanese-held island via submarine to photograph radio codes.
Who’s in it. Up Periscope stars James Garner as Lt. J. G. Kenneth M. Braden, Edmond O'Brien as Commander Paul Stevenson, Andra Martin as Sally Johnson and Alan Hale Jr. as Lt. Pat Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Up Periscope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up Periscope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up Periscope tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up Periscope (1959)?
- In US, Up Periscope is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up Periscope worth watching?
- Up Periscope holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up Periscope?
- Up Periscope stars James Garner, Edmond O'Brien, Andra Martin, Alan Hale Jr. and Edd Byrnes.
- When was Up Periscope released?
- Up Periscope was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.