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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: 34,411 | 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: 13,919
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: 1,910
4. 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: 120
5. 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: 3,558
6. 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: 355
7. 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
8. 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: 313
9. Wotta Nitemare (1939)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye is having a dream: Bluto takes Olive on a picnic. And even though it's Popeye's dream, Bluto still has the upper hand until spinach time. Popeye finds himself sleepwalking and otherwise acting out the dream.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 213
10. The Football Toucher Downer (1937)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Swee-Pea is reluctant to eat his spinach, so Popeye tells him about the football game when he was young (against Bluto, with Olive cheering and Wimpy keeping score) and also reluctant to eat his spinach.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 240
11. A Hull of a Mess (1942)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In a shipyard, Popeye and Bluto compete in each building a ship for a potential exclusive military contract.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster | Stars: Dave Barry, Jack Mercer
Votes: 163
12. 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
13. How Green Is My Spinach (1950)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
To finally defeat Popeye, Bluto sets out to destroy the spinach crop.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Bud Collyer, Jackson Beck, Tom Ewell, Jack Mercer
Votes: 160
14. 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: Floyd Buckley, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 347
15. Too Weak to Work (1943)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto decides he's exhausted and needs a complete rest; fortunately, there's a hospital nearby where he can fake exhaustion. Popeye discovers the deception and poses as his nurse.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, James Tyer | Stars: Dave Barry, Jack Mercer
Votes: 173
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. Let's Get Movin' (1936)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye, resentful of Olive hiring Bluto to help her move, gets into a competition with the mover.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 274
18. The 'Hyp-Nut-Tist' (1935)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye takes Olive to a stage show of a hypnotist (Bluto), who also levitates objects. While he's doing this, Popeye makes him lose his concentration, so in retaliation, the hypnotist pulls... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Gus Wicke, William Costello, William Pennell, Mae Questel
Votes: 340
19. W'ere on Our Way to Rio (1944)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto sing the title song on their way to Rio riding on the back of a donkey. In Rio, they visit a nightclub, where the featured singer/dancer is, of course, Olive Oyl. Both of ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, James Tyer | Stars: Dave Barry, Jack Mercer
Votes: 161
20. Safari So Good (1947)
7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Popeye and Olive are on a safari, he with a gun and she with a camera. She wanders off to stalk a monkey, and happens across Bluto as a Tarzan-like character. She's smitten, as is he, so he... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jack Mercer, Jackson Beck, Mae Questel
Votes: 142
21. A Haul in One (1956)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are, believe it or not, pals and partners in a moving company. (Maybe it's because Popeye isn't squinting here.) Anyhow, Olive has made the mistake of hiring them. She ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 297
22. 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
23. Seasin's Greetinks! (1933)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye skates over to Olive's house to give her a Christmas present: ice skates of her own. While he's teaching her, Bluto skates up and gets fresh; of course, Popeye fights him. When she ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: William Costello, William Pennell, Bonnie Poe
Votes: 374
24. Bridge Ahoy! (1936)
Passed | 7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
Fed up with Bluto's greed with his expensive river ferry service, Popeye, Olive and Wimpy decide to undermine the bully by building a bridge instead.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Lou Fleischer, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 276
25. Shape Ahoy (1945)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto and Popeye are vacationing on a men's only island, when Olive happens by on a shipwreck raft. They both pretend to ignore her, but woo her behind each other's back.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, James Tyer | Stars: Jackson Beck, Mae Questel
Votes: 149
26. You Gotta Be a Football Hero (1935)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When football star Bluto sweeps Olive Oyl off her feet during a game, Popeye retaliates by joining the opposing team.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Costello, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 270
27. 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
28. The Spinach Overture (1935)
Passed | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye's ensemble is rehearsing the opening of the Poet and Peasant Overture (with interpolations of the Popeye theme and nautical tunes). Maestro Bluto drops in from next door to conduct ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 294
29. She-Sick Sailors (1944)
Passed | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto disguises himself as Superman in order to impress the comic book hero's biggest fan, Olive Oyl. A jealous Popeye becomes a real superhero by eating his spinach.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, James Tyer | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 192
30. I-Ski Love-Ski You-Ski (1936)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye takes Olive mountain climbing. Bluto sets various traps for them along the way, which Popeye manages to overcome. They get to the top, and Bluto pushes Popeye off a cliff and starts ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 279
31. 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: 330
32. A Job for a Gob (1955)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive's ranch needs a helper, and the boys just happen to be passing by. Bluto's convinced he's better, but Popeye wins at all of Olive's tests: riding a bronco and branding. As Popeye wins... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Al Eugster | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 101
33. Assault and Flattery (1956)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto is accusing Popeye in judge Wimpy's courtroom. Bluto tells a sad tale of how Popeye attacked him without provocation, but Popeye tells his side, in detail (in other words, a large chunk of A Balmy Swami (1949)).
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster, Thomas Johnson, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jackson Beck, Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 255
34. Lumberjack and Jill (1949)
TV-PG | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are lumberjacks who compete for the affections of their new cook, Olive Oyl.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 144
35. 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
36. 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
37. Popeye for President (1956)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are running for president; it's election day, the vote is tied, and Olive is the only remaining voter.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 352
38. 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
39. I Eats My Spinach (1933)
7 min | Animation, Family, Short
Popeye and Olive Oyl go to the rodeo where Bluto performs and impresses Olive. Popeye outdoes him with some fancy riding and steer wrestling. Meanwhile, Bluto makes off with Olive, so Popeye eats his spinach to save her and to stop a bull.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: William Costello, William Pennell, Mae Questel
Votes: 341
40. Symphony in Spinach (1948)
6 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Singer Olive Oyl needs an accompanist, and both Popeye and Bluto apply for the job.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 147
41. Vim, Vigor and Vitaliky (1936)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye is running a women's gymnasium next door to Bluto's cabaret; seeing Popeye's greater success with women, he dresses in drag and challenges Popeye to various feats of strength.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 328
42. Popalong Popeye (1952)
6 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Popeye is hosting three of his western-obsessed nephews on his ranch. To get them to eat their spinach, he tells about how he arrived at the ranch and was humiliated by foreman Bluto until, of course, he ate his spinach.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer
Votes: 89
43. I'm in the Army Now (1936)
Approved | 6 min | Comedy, Animation, Family
To impress Olive, Bluto and Popeye try to convince an Army recruiter to sign him up.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 358
44. Many Tanks (1942)
7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Bluto's in the Army; he tries to sneak off base, but can't. Popeye passes by, on the way to a date with Olive; Bluto invites him in, then swaps uniforms (yes, they fit very badly). Popeye ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer, Tedd Pierce
Votes: 193
45. Protek the Weakerist (1937)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Olive asks Popeye to walk her dog Flyppy, but Popeye is embarrassed because Fluffy is as weak looking as the name implies. Sure enough, when Bluto and his bulldog come by, the dogs (and their owners) get in a fight.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 231
46. Mess Production (1945)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive Oyl, a regular Rosie the Riveter, receives a blow to the head from a swinging grappling hook, sending her into a sleepwalking state. Popeye and Bluto, two rival factory workers, fight each other for privilege of saving her life.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Graham Place | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 157
47. Big Bad Sindbad (1952)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Popeye tells his nephews about the time he walloped Sinbad, the *second* greatest sailor who ever lived.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Willard Bowsky, Dave Fleischer, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 253
48. Let's Celebrake (1938)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye invites Olive's grandmother along for a New Year's Eve party.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Everett Clark, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 249
49. Firemen's Brawl (1953)
6 min | Animation, Short
Popeye and Bluto are manning a fire station when the alarm comes in: it's Olive's house. Of course, with these two, Olive has to do most of the work herself. She even eats Popeye's spinach, saves the boys, and takes over their firehouse.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 106
50. We Aim to Please (1934)
7 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Olive and Popeye open up a diner, but have to deal with Wimpy and Bluto being deadbeat customers.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: William Costello, Mae Questel
Votes: 301