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Down Periscope

  • 1996
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
29K
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Lauren Holly, Kelsey Grammer, and Rob Schneider in Down Periscope (1996)
Comedy

Lt. Cmdr. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days.Lt. Cmdr. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days.Lt. Cmdr. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days.

  • Director
    • David S. Ward
  • Writers
    • Hugh Wilson
    • Andrew Kurtzman
    • Eliot Wald
  • Stars
    • Kelsey Grammer
    • Lauren Holly
    • Rob Schneider
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David S. Ward
    • Writers
      • Hugh Wilson
      • Andrew Kurtzman
      • Eliot Wald
    • Stars
      • Kelsey Grammer
      • Lauren Holly
      • Rob Schneider
    • 125User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Tom Dodge
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Emily
    Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider
    • Marty Pascal
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Howard
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Admiral Graham
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Captain Knox
    Ken Hudson Campbell
    Ken Hudson Campbell
    • Buckman
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Nitro
    Duane Martin
    Duane Martin
    • Jackson
    Jonathan Penner
    Jonathan Penner
    • Spots
    Bradford Tatum
    Bradford Tatum
    • Stepanak
    Harland Williams
    Harland Williams
    • Sonar
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Admiral Winslow
    James Martin Jr.
    • Orlando Radioman
    Jordan Marder
    Jordan Marder
    • Orlando Ensign
    Matt Landers
    Matt Landers
    • Orlando XO
    Joseph Latimore
    Joseph Latimore
    • Orlando Sonarman
    Patton Oswalt
    Patton Oswalt
    • Stingray Radioman
    • Director
      • David S. Ward
    • Writers
      • Hugh Wilson
      • Andrew Kurtzman
      • Eliot Wald
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    9mhasheider

    Hysterically clever and upbeat comedy.

    Surprisingly good and quick-witted adventure that features Kelsey Grammer (supposedly in his first lead role in a feature) as an unconventional Navy sub commander who wants to run a nuclear sub of his own, however; he has earn it by competing against the U.S. Navy in a series of war-games with a crew of untested, questionable, and lovable men (and a woman, too).

    Director David S. Ward ("Major League") and his writers have put together a hysterically clever and upbeat comedy that tries to make the film easy to understand, which they do quite well. Second, besides the Grammer character, most of the crew provide some or plenty of the movie's humor, which is treated like a double-edged sword. Three members of the supporting cast - Harland Williams, Toby Huss, and Rob Schneider provide the funniest scenes, which includes weird gestures, impersonations, and, well, their personalities.

    "Down Periscope" is more than a Navy version of "Police Academy" or "The Dirty Dozen". What the film does is get the job done the right way and I liked it.
    nabor7

    A very funny and relaxing movie

    Being an ex-submariner on both diesel and nuc boats, I wasn't looking for a true to life Navy movie. I have enjoyed Down Periscope over and over again. Sure, some if not most of the realism of life on a submarine is skimmed over, but this adds to the appeal by creating a simplistic story line that is easy and fun to follow. I swear I knew most of the crew of the Stingray. The excellent cast made for an even more enjoyable movie. I don't want to get into specifics about little things that may not have been correct because that would only serve to detract from what I feel is an excellent movie to enjoy for its entertainment. So sit back, relax and "Let's kick this pig"
    7MNorge

    Funny movie

    I really don't understand all the bad reviews here. This is a fun film with a great cast. Some people are just to serious to enjoy a good happy and fun movie.
    9aesgaard41

    Better Than You'd Think

    This is one of those movies the critics really missed the mark on. This movie is practically McHale's Navy for the 90s or Police Academy at sea. Grammer proves he can play roles other than Frasier as he outwits and outfoxes the Navy in order to get his own sub. Rob Schneider is as wormy as usual, the same in every role he plays, and Lauren Holly is the local sexpot albeit with a brain. Ken Hudson Campbell is as funny as usual with almost every line a catch phrase. The movie has a wonderful intelligent plot and a non-predictable script that still surprises me every time I watch it. Many of the Navy phrases and terms go over my head, though, but it's a small obstacle for the sheer accuracy and realism of the movie and its characters.
    6Agent10

    Hillarious

    I never understood why so many people hated this film. Maybe it's the whole tongue in cheek attitude this film took toward the military and the good ol'boy system which seems to encompass within the ranks. Or maybe the military is too much of a sacred institution to make fun of (yeah right!). Nonetheless, I felt the film was funny in many parts, despite the rather improbably ending and premise. However, this film did have a great collection of comics who have their own little quirky following. Harland Williams, Rip Torn, Harry Dean Stanton, Kelsey Grammar, Rob Schneider and William H. Macy all gave solid performances, reciting their lines with a great amount of wit. And to note, Lauren Holly looked ravishing with her natural blonde hair (which was a shock, considering I had only seen her in red up to that point).

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    • Trivia
      The diesel submarine used in the movie is the USS Pampanito (SS 383), a WWII submarine currently (2024) on public display at Pier 45 in San Francisco, California.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the movie, the team members erroneously refer to enemy targets as "bogeys". A bogey is an unidentified target; once it has been identified as hostile, then it is referred to as a "bandit."
    • Quotes

      Stepanek: Sit on it and rotate, sir.

      Executive Officer Martin T. 'Marty' Pascal: [shouts] What? What did you say, sailor? You can't say that!

      [Turns to Dodge, still shouting]

      Executive Officer Martin T. 'Marty' Pascal: He can't say that!

      Lt. Comd. Dodge: Pascal, down. Down. Heel.

      Stepanek: By the Uniform Code of Military Justice that constitutes gross insubordination, punishable by one month in a brig. I'm ready to go, sir.

      Lt. Comd. Dodge: Board the boat. I like a challenge.

      Stepanek: You'll throw me off within a week. I'm a dedicated pain in the butt, sir.

      Lt. Comd. Dodge: Stepanek.

      Stepanek: What?

      Lt. Comd. Dodge: If I throw you off... it'll be in the middle of the Atlantic. Board the damn boat.

    • Crazy credits
      As the credits begins to roll, The Village People and several cast members start singing "In The Navy."
    • Connections
      Edited into Mercenaires (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Anchors Aweigh
      Written by Charles A. Zimmerman, Alfred Hart Miles (as A.H. Miles) and R. Lovell (as R. Lovett)

      Performed by the Men of the Concert Choir, University of Southern California

      Courtesy of University of Southern California

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 1996 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Touche pas à mon périscope
    • Filming locations
      • U.S. Navy Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, USA(opening credits)
    • Production companies
      • Sprockets Music
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $31,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,785,603
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,231,087
      • Mar 3, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $37,553,752
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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