The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)

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GLUB! The face that launched a thousand torpedoes!

Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.

• Released: 1964-03-28
• Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy, War, Fantasy
• Runtime: 1h 39m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 98 votes

Directed by Arthur Lubin.

Top cast

• Don Knotts as Henry Limpet
• Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet
• Jack Weston as George Stickel
• Andrew Duggan as Harlock
• Larry Keating as Admiral P.P. Spewter
• Oscar Beregi Jr. as Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
• Charles Meredith as Fleet Admiral
• Elizabeth MacRae as Ladyfish (voice)
• Paul Frees as Crusty (voice)
• Wesley Gale as Man Staring Into Window (uncredited)

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Incredible Mr. Limpet

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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