Down Periscope
“A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up.”
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to clean up his record. Unfortunately, Admiral Graham, his nemesis, would rather sink the fleet than give Dodge his own boat. So, Graham stacks the deck against him and assigns Dodge to the Stingray, a diesel-powered WW2 submarine that can barely keep afloat. To make matters worse, Dodge's crew is a collection of maladjusted, mistake-prone misfits. Then, he's tagged the "enemy" in a crucial war game, and ordered to take on the U.S. Navy's best.
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Where is Down Periscope streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Down Periscope
Down Periscope is a 1996 English-language comedy film directed by David S. Ward. The cast is led by Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Down Periscope was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 1, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $38 million worldwide.
- Director
- David S. Ward
- Writers
- Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Hugh Wilson
- Release date
- March 1, 1996
- OTT release
- August 18, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $38 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Down Periscope cast & crew
Down Periscope was directed by David S. Ward and written by Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, and Hugh Wilson.
The cast features Kelsey Grammer as Lt. Commander Tom Dodge, Lauren Holly as Lt. Emily Lake, Rob Schneider as Lt. Marty Pascal, Harry Dean Stanton as Lt. Howard, Bruce Dern as Rear Admiral Yancy Graham, and William H. Macy as Captain Knox.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Victor Hammer, and it was produced by Robert Lawrence and Jack Cummins.
Is Down Periscope worth watching?
Down Periscope holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 537 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Down Periscope is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Down Periscope
Down Periscope isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 18, 2008.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Down Periscope
Kelsey Grammer
Lt. Commander Tom Dodge
Lauren Holly
Lt. Emily Lake
Rob Schneider
Lt. Marty Pascal
Harry Dean Stanton
Lt. Howard
Bruce Dern
Rear Admiral Yancy Graham
William H. Macy
Captain Knox
Rip Torn
Admiral Winslow
Ken Hudson Campbell
Seaman Buckman
Toby Huss
Seaman Nitro
Duane Martin
Planesman 1st Class Jefferson 'R.J.' Jackson
Jonathan Penner
Seaman Stanley 'Spots' Sylvesterson
Bradford Tatum
Engineman 1st Class Brad Stepanak
Down Periscope — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Down Periscope in United States?
Down Periscope is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Down Periscope in?
Down Periscope is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Down Periscope?
Down Periscope runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Down Periscope rated?
Down Periscope is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 537 ratings.
▸When did Down Periscope release on OTT?
Down Periscope became available digitally on August 18, 2008.
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