McHale's Navy

Name: McHale's Navy
Director: Bryan Spicer
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Tom Arnold, Dean Stockwell, Debra Messing, David Alan Grier, Bruce Campbell

1997Dir. Bryan Spicer1h 48m

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Runtime1h 48m

Released1997

Box office$4.5M

DirectorBryan Spicer

About This Movie

So, 'McHale's Navy' is this wacky comedy that takes the classic TV show and throws it into a late '90s setting. You've got Tom Arnold as McHale, who’s basically trying to enjoy retirement. The atmosphere is a mix of slapstick and light-hearted mischief, all set against a tropical backdrop. The pacing is pretty brisk, with a lot of zany antics that keep things moving. You can see that they leaned on some practical effects for the action—there are some charmingly cheesy moments. The film captures a certain silliness that’s kinda refreshing. Plus, the dynamic between the crew is enjoyable, albeit not as deep as one might hope. Overall, it’s just fun watching this ragtag team navigate chaos.

A loose adaptation of the original TV series.Features a comedic take on military antics.Tom Arnold's performance is notably offbeat.