Question 1

What age is Operation Petticoat appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Operation Petticoat (1959) best from about age 8. During WWII, a submarine commander and his con-man executive officer must navigate a damaged pink submarine, a misfit crew, and a group of army nurses through various comedic mishaps in the Pacific. This classic film blends war comedy with light romance.

Question 2

What is Operation Petticoat rated?

Accepted Answer

Operation Petticoat (1959) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Operation Petticoat?

Accepted Answer

Some mild wartime peril, but mostly played for laughs.; Brief smoking and social drinking.; Light flirting between characters.. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Operation Petticoat?

Accepted Answer

Ingenuity and problem-solving; Teamwork and camaraderie; Adaptability in challenging situations.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Operation Petticoat?

Accepted Answer

Life aboard a submarine; The roles of women in wartime; Dealing with unexpected problems.

Question 6

Where can I watch Operation Petticoat?

Accepted Answer

Operation Petticoat (1959) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Channel 4 Plus, Looke, NetMovies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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