Operation Petticoat (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, Operation Petticoat is an action, comedy, war and romance film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 124 minutes. “20,000 Laughs Under The Sea!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Who’s in it. Operation Petticoat stars Cary Grant as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman, Tony Curtis as Lieutenant Nicholas Holden, Joan O'Brien as 2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall and Dina Merrill as 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Operation Petticoat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
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 Operation Petticoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Petticoat 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 Operation Petticoat (1959)?
- In US, Operation Petticoat 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 Operation Petticoat worth watching?
- Operation Petticoat holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Operation Petticoat?
- Operation Petticoat stars Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill and Gene Evans.
- When was Operation Petticoat released?
- Operation Petticoat was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.