Problem Pappy (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Problem Pappy is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye's Pappy takes a flagpole sitting job atop a tall building without telling Popeye. Popeye goes to rescue him, but he doesn't want to go until an electrical storm hits.
Who’s in it. Problem Pappy stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Pappy (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Problem Pappy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Problem Pappy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Problem Pappy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Problem Pappy (1941)?
- In US, Problem Pappy is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Problem Pappy worth watching?
- Problem Pappy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Problem Pappy?
- Problem Pappy stars Jack Mercer.
- When was Problem Pappy released?
- Problem Pappy was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.