Mister Roberts (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, Mister Roberts is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Melvin Bernhardt, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts (Robert Hays, Airplane!), who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
Who’s in it. Mister Roberts stars Robert Hays as Lt. JG Doug Roberts, Kevin Bacon as Ens. Frank Pulver, Raye Birk as Dowdy and Charles Durning as The Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mister Roberts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mister Roberts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Roberts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Roberts (1984)?
- In US, Mister Roberts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mister Roberts worth watching?
- Mister Roberts holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mister Roberts?
- Mister Roberts stars Robert Hays, Kevin Bacon, Raye Birk, Charles Durning and Marilu Henner.
- When was Mister Roberts released?
- Mister Roberts was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.