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1. Popeye (1980)
PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The adventures of the famous sailor man and his friends in the seaside town of Sweethaven.
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Walston, Paul Dooley
Votes: 34,439 | Gross: $49.82M
2. Popeye the Sailor (1960–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The continuing animated adventures of Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Swee'pea and Popeye.
Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck
Votes: 13,939
3. Popeye the Sailor (1933)
Passed | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye begins his movie career by singing his theme song, demonstrating his strength at a carnival, dancing the hula with Betty Boop, pummeling Bluto, eating his spinach, and saving Olive Oyl from certain doom on the railroad tracks.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: William Costello, William Pennell, Bonnie Poe, Mae Questel
Votes: 1,912
4. Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)
Approved | 16 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The legendary sailors Popeye and Sindbad do battle to see which one is the greatest.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Lou Fleischer, Gus Wicke
Votes: 4,039
5. The Popeye Show (2001–2003)
Animation, Family
An animated anthology program of uncut Popeye theatrical shorts from Fleischer Studios and Famous Studios digitally restored to their original forms whenever possible with an announcer giving viewers facts between each cartoon short.
Star: Bill Murray
Votes: 121
6. The All-New Popeye Hour (1978–1984)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The new adventures of Popeye the Sailor Man and his friends.
Stars: Marilyn Schreffler, Jack Mercer, Hal Smith, Jo Anne Worley
Votes: 3,562
7. Popeye and Son (1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Popeye and long-time girlfriend, Olive Oyl, are married and now have a son named Popeye Junior.
Stars: Maurice LaMarche, David Markus, Allan Melvin, Josh Rodine
Votes: 356
8. Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937)
Approved | 17 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Popeye the Sailor, accompanied by Olive Oyl and Wimpy, is dispatched to stop the dreaded bandit Abu Hassan and his force of forty thieves.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Lou Fleischer, Gus Wicke
Votes: 1,106
9. Be Kind to 'Aminals' (1935)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive can't ignore it when produce vendor Bluto comes by with his terribly overloaded cart, whipping his horse and denying it water. They intervene and, while Bluto fights them off for a while, ultimately prevail.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Pennell, Floyd Buckley, Mae Questel
Votes: 348
10. Leave Well Enough Alone (1939)
6 min | Comedy, Animation, Short
Popeye, feeling sorry for the puppies in the window of Olive's pet shop, buys all the animals (mostly dogs) and sets them all free. All except for one bird, who refuses to go, singing the ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 180
11. Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1939)
Approved | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Working in the story department of Surprise Pictures, Olive Oyl writes a script based on the story of Aladdin, casting Popeye as the thief and herself as the Princess.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer, Tedd Pierce
Votes: 816
12. Stealin Aint Honest (1940)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive has a secret treasure map, but while she's showing it to Popeye, Bluto photographs it and gets there first.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer, Tedd Pierce
Votes: 193
13. Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy (2004 Video)
TV-G | 44 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye, Olive and Bluto head out to find Popeye's long lost Pappy.
Director: Ezekiel Norton | Stars: Billy West, Tabitha St. Germain, Kathy Bates, Garry Chalk
Votes: 304
14. Adventures of Popeye (1935)
Passed | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In live action, a big kid is attacking a little kid for his "Adventures of Popeye" comic book, so Popeye gives the little kid pointers, in the form of clips from four of his earlier pictures.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 368
15. Hello How Am I (1939)
TV-G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive invites Popeye over for a hamburger dinner. His roommate Wimpy hears this and disguises himself as Popeye. Wimpy fast-talks himself into the dinner, but eventually falls victim to spinach.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, William Henning | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 211
16. Ancient Fistory (1953)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
It's the middle ages (sort of); Popeye is working in Bluto's Beanery. Bluto is going to the ball where Princess Olive will choose her mate. Popeye's fairy godpappy appears and it's a ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Al Eugster | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 265
17. Alona on the Sarong Seas (1942)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are on leave in the South Seas when Princess Alona (Olive) comes surfing by in her Sarong, a bird perched on her knee. The boys are smitten and chase after her. The bird ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Dave Barry, Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 178
18. Little Swee'pea (1936)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye takes Swee' Pea to the zoo and spends most of his time rescuing the tot from the various animals.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 431
19. Dizzy Divers (1935)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Comedy, Animation
Popeye and Bluto are deep sea divers. Popeye has a treasure map; for some reason he cuts Bluto in on the deal, but of course, Bluto's idea of 50-50 isn't exactly fair.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Costello, Bonnie Poe, Gus Wicke
Votes: 286
20. Kickin' the Conga Round (1942)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Shore leave in South America; Bluto muscles in on Popeye's girl, Olivia Oyla. Popeye muscles him out, but when they get to the conga club, he doesn't care to dance, so Bluto wins again. But... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer, Lee Royce
Votes: 167
21. Private Eye Popeye (1954)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Private Eye Popeye gets a call from Olive Oyl to guard a precious gem. But no sooner does he get the gem than the butler takes it (and Olive). The rest of the cartoon is spent chasing the ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 246
22. Onion Pacific (1940)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The race is on for the state railroad franchise. It's the Sudden Pacific (Bluto) against the Onion Pacific (Popeye). Oh, and there's also a kiss from Olive for the winner. Bluto slows down ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 196
23. Rocket to Mars (1946)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive are touring a museum when they accidentally launch a rocketship to Mars. Olive escapes, but Popeye gets to Mars, where he is attacked by a group (led by a Bluto-ish looking... See full summary »
Directors: Bill Tytla, James Tyer | Stars: Harry Welch, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 180
24. Mutiny Ain't Nice (1938)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Captain Popeye must hide Olive Oyl, an accidental stowaway on a ship filled with sailors who believe women are a jinx.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 226
25. A Clean Shaven Man (1936)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
That's what Olive wants. To even the score, the boys visit Wimpy's barber shop. Wimpy is out, so they shave each other; you'd think Popeye would know better than to let Bluto at him with a razor.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 314
26. Happy Birthdaze (1943)
8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Popeye's birthday, and Olive managed to get enough rationed sugar to bake him a cake, so she invites him over. Shorty is suicidal because he never gets any mail; Popeye invites him, too. ... See full summary »
Directors: Dan Gordon, Graham Place | Stars: Margie Hines, Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer
Votes: 142
27. Beware of Barnacle Bill (1935)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
To the classic tune of "Barnacle Bill the Sailor", Olive explains that she can't marry Popeye because she's in love with Barnacle Bill (an unusually large Bluto), who then comes by and ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Costello, William Pennell, Mae Questel
Votes: 334
28. Pitchin' Woo at the Zoo (1944)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye takes Olive to the zoo, where she's spotted by zookeeper Bluto, who tries various stunts to impress her and/or get rid of Popeye. But Olive walks into the leopard cage, and before ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Nick Tafuri | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 147
29. Robin Hood-Winked (1948)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye is Robin Hood; he's got a sidekick, Little John. Bluto is the tax collector, and Olive is the owner/barmaid at the local pub. Bluto comes to the pub to collect 100% taxes and falls ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Phil Kramer, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 143
30. Vacation with Play (1951)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive are on vacation at Lake Narrowhead. Olive wants to take part in athletic activities, while Popeye just wants to rest (particularly since he had to substitute for one wheel ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 119
31. The Farmer and the Belle (1950)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive Oyl's Farm is desperately in need of a farmhand. Fortunately, or unfortunately, the boys are driving by. They compete for the job. Chores: Getting water from a well, picking apples, ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 115
32. The Jeep (1938)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye brings his magical dog, The Jeep, over to see Olive and Swee'pea, just as the tyke has escaped from his crib. The Jeep leads Popeye on a merry chase looking for Swee'pea.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 236
33. King of the Mardi Gras (1935)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A Mardi Gras celebration, looking pretty much like any carnival. Bluto is a strongman, claiming to be King of the Mardi Gras, and drawing a large crowd. Popeye, nearby, claims only, "I yam ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 294
34. Popeye's 20th Anniversary (1954)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Popeye is being honored for his 20 years of films at a dinner hosted by 'Bob Hope' (several other celebrities are present, like 'Jimmy Durante', 'Bing Crosby', 'Jerry Lewis' and 'Dean Martin... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster, Nick Tafuri, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Sid Raymond
Votes: 188
35. I Never Changes My Altitude (1937)
Approved | 6 min | Family, Animation, Short
Popeye is sitting outside Olive's lunchroom at the airport, distraught. She's closed the business to fly away with an aviator (Bluto, of course). But it's hardly what she expected; he has ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 331
36. A Date to Skate (1938)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye takes Olive roller skating in a rink; she's never skated before, so he has to teach her, and she's not exactly a quick learner. After a while, she ends up outside the rink, and still... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 336
37. For Better or Nurse (1945)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The boys see lovely nurse Olive pass by and follow her to her hospital. She throws them out, so they scheme to hurt themselves enough to get hospitalized, with no luck. Bluto gets a wall to... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Floyd Buckley, Jackson Beck, Mae Questel, Harry Welch
Votes: 158
38. I Yam What I Yam (1933)
6 min | Family, Animation, Short
Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Wimpy land in America thanks to her rowing. Popeye quickly turns some trees into a log cabin. He hunts for ducks and encounters some pesky Indians while another band of natives surround his two friends in the cabin.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: William Costello, Charles Lawrence, William Pennell, Bonnie Poe
Votes: 362
39. Alpine for You (1951)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye is climbing the Alps, and Olive is being hauled up behind him on a rope, taking pictures. Mountain guide Bluto spots them through binoculars, and goes crazy over Olive. He ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Steve Muffati | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 127
40. Abusement Park (1947)
Passed | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
Popeye and Bluto battle over Olive in an amusement park/carnival. First, Bluto breaks a couple of strength-testing devices, but Popeye still manages to one-better him. Then, Popeye and ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jackson Beck, Carl Meyer, Mae Questel, Harry Welch
Votes: 179
41. Beach Peach (1950)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive are having a day at the beach; the lifeguard (not drawn as Bluto, though he sounds and acts like him) sees Olive and puts the moves on.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 132
42. Spooky Swabs (1957)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive are shipwrecked; they think they are saved when they see a ship, but what they don't realize is that the crew of the Sea Witch is all ghosts, and soon they are under attack, but they don't know from what for a while.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 245
43. A Dream Walking (1934)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto each wants to save Olive as she sleepwalks onto a construction site. But most of their efforts go into preventing each other from being the hero.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: William Costello, Lou Fleischer, William Pennell, Mae Questel
Votes: 512
44. Wild Elephinks (1933)
6 min | Comedy, Animation, Short
Floating on a raft, Popeye and Olive Oyl land on a jungle island and immediately battle wild elephants, gorillas, and other animals.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Costello, Charles Lawrence, William Pennell, Bonnie Poe
Votes: 346
45. Nearlyweds (1957)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto both plan to marry Olive Oyl, but Popeye proposes first. When Olive says, "Yes!" to Popeye, Bluto sets out to make Popeye look bad, break up the wedding, and win Olive over.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 262
46. The Island Fling (1946)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto is Robinson Crusoe; Popeye and Olive approach his island on a raft. This is Bluto's excuse to break out the romance: he gets his etchings from his "Hope" chest (next to the "Crosby" ... See full summary »
Directors: Bill Tytla, John Gentilella | Stars: Jackson Beck, Mae Questel, Harry Welch
Votes: 84
47. IPM Timeless Toons Remastered Classics: Looney Tunes, Popeye & Superman Vol 1 - 4 Hours (2024 Video)
241 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A 4-hour compilation of timeless Cartoon Classic theatrical shorts remastered and sourced from 4k HDR Dolby Vision, featuring iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Looney Tunes, Popeye the Sailor, and Superman.
Director: Chuck Jones
48. Popeye's Mirthday (1953)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive is preparing a birthday party for Popeye. He arrives too soon, and she assigns his nephews (only three in this picture) to keep him out until she's ready. They do this in their usual creative ways.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 98
49. Olive Oyl for President (1948)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Tired of political rhetoric, Olive lays out her platform.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Sid Raymond
Votes: 181
50. Blow Me Down! (1933)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Family
Popeye sails into Mexico, where Olive is a dancer and Bluto is a bandit.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Costello, William Pennell, Bonnie Poe
Votes: 471