Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
Directed by Arthur Lubin
fish
navy
submarine
world war ii
animated scene
live action and animation
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.0 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Don Knotts
Henry Limpet
Carole Cook
Bessie Limpet
Jack Weston
George Stickel
Andrew Duggan
Harlock
Larry Keating
Admiral P.P. Spewter
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Charles Meredith
Fleet Admiral
Elizabeth MacRae
Ladyfish (voice)
Paul Frees
Crusty (voice)
Phil Arnold
Short Fisherman (uncredited)
Al Checco
Sailor (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
Passerby/Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited)
Crew
Arthur Lubin
Director
Robert McKimson
Animation Director
Gerry Chiniquy
Animation Director
Hawley Pratt
Animation Director
Popular Reviews
29 reviews
Lillianna
10.0★ · 03/08/26
I’m low key in love with Mr. Limpet he’s empathetic with animals kind and wears little glasses
I’m low key in love with Mr. Limpet he’s empathetic with animals kind and wears little glasses
Lillianna
10.0★ · 03/07/26
You guys are too critical with this movie it’s a about a talking fish god forbid a guy wanna fall in love with a fish and fight nazis
You guys are too critical with this movie it’s a about a talking fish god forbid a guy wanna fall in love with a fish and fight nazis
Sam Bam
6.0★ · 12/27/25
Imagine if this was a Cronenberg body horror film.
Imagine if this was a Cronenberg body horror film.
Maranda
4.0★ · 09/04/25
Wow, this was not the vibe I was expecting based on that LFO lyric
Wow, this was not the vibe I was expecting based on that LFO lyric
SamueldestroyerPRO
6.0★ · 05/04/25
A love story, a fish love story, USA patriotism and nazi germany.
A love story, a fish love story, USA patriotism and nazi germany.
