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The Incredible Mr. Limpet

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Aquatic life fanatic Henry Limpet falls into the sea and transforms into a fish, quickly becoming pals with a crab and developing a romantic bond with a fetching female fish. As a human, Henry was passed over for naval service. But now that he's a fish, he seeks out his friend Lt. George Stickel. Finding him on a small boat in the Atlantic, Henry explains that he can alert sailors when enemy ships are close by, and soon he's helping America win World War II.
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Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Sep 24, 2012
2/4
You know, for kids! Best to repeat that mantra-style if you’re an adult sitting down to watch 1964’s kiddie flick The Incredible Mr. Limpet. [Blu-ray] Go to Full Review John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis Aug 15, 2012
5/10
The story and characters in "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" seem like a good fit for a fifteen or twenty-minute short feature. Go to Full Review Heather Boerner Common Sense Media Dec 18, 2010
5/5
Classic, silly Don Knotts fish-in-water fantasy. Go to Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Feb 18, 2008
2/5
Lame, yes. But it gave Don Knotts his first dive into movie stardom. Go to Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Jan 10, 2005
1/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Dec 18, 2004
2/5
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Robert P @Superbad Sep 17, 2026 In Incredible Mr. Limpet = a *2.5* star movie! See more Ron G @RT48342791 Aug 21, 2026 One of my favorite action/comedies of all time. Very creative and adventurous with great cartoon characters. See more R T @RT45237028 May 21, 2026 My mom took me to see this in the theater when it first came out. I enjoyed it. So when my two kids were growing up, I recorded this for them on our VCR and that tape got quite a workout. They watched it over and over again. Don Knotts was great and so was the supporting cast. If you want some great, clean entertainment for the kiddies, this film is a must. See more Jasper C. @jasperc888 Apr 28, 2026 Best fish movie I've ever seen. I came to it mid-way through on TV and I couldn't look away Absolutely amazing See more Dirk P @RT03211359 Jul 6, 2025 With many of the artists that worked for Disney, a great Knott's performance, differing from many as Limpet is actually quite brave, and a simple but fun plot, the movie should be a childhood gem and for many it is. See more Adam C @RT47165177 Mar 30, 2025 One of the favorite movies of my childhood. It stands up pretty well, too. Great plot. Well executed. Pure wholesome family fun. The kids will be on the edge of their seats. Rickles' first movie. See more Read all reviews
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Arthur Lubin

Director

Don Knotts

Henry Limpet

Carole Cook

Bessie Limpet

Jack Weston

George Stickel

Andrew Duggan

Harlock

Larry Keating

Admiral P.P. Spewter

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The Incredible Mr. Limpet

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Movie Info

Synopsis Aquatic life fanatic Henry Limpet falls into the sea and transforms into a fish, quickly becoming pals with a crab and developing a romantic bond with a fetching female fish. As a human, Henry was passed over for naval service. But now that he's a fish, he seeks out his friend Lt. George Stickel. Finding him on a small boat in the Atlantic, Henry explains that he can alert sailors when enemy ships are close by, and soon he's helping America win World War II.
Director
Arthur Lubin
Producer
John C. Rose
Screenwriter
Jameson Brewer, John C. Rose, Joe DiMona
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 18, 1964, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 42m
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