Operation Petticoat

20,000 laughs under the sea!

1959 • 124 min • Comedy · War · Romance

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Synopsis

A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

423 reviews

72 Audience · 423 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some mild wartime peril, but mostly played for laughs.
Brief smoking and social drinking.
Light flirting between characters.

What it models well

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

Talk about it after

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

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