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McHale's Navy (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

McHale's Navy (1997) movie poster

McHale's Navy is a 1997 action comedy directed by Bryan Spicer, starring Ernest Borgnine, Bruce Campbell and Tim Curry. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $4.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.

IMDb rating
4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
3%
worldwide gross
$4.5M
Metascore
18
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McHale's Navy (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Bryan Spicer
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is McHale's Navy About?

The premise of McHale's Navy without spoilers.

When a retired commander is reactivated, he finds himself pulled back into action as Major Vladikov takes control of San Moreno and establishes a nuclear threat. With the help of his former crew and the PT-73, he must navigate dangerous waters and outwit the enemy. Adding to the challenges are bureaucratic hurdles presented by Captain Binghampton, creating a complicated and humorous mission.

McHale's Navy Themes & Keywords

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  • 1990s
  • woman wears a uniform
  • universal studios
  • child in jeopardy
  • comic relief
  • ping pong
  • diving suit
  • island
  • terrorist
  • captain
  • ice cream
  • military
+38 more
  • terrorism
  • motorcycle
  • gambling addiction
  • monkey
  • poker
  • pool table
  • arm wrestling
  • bar
  • naval uniform
  • revenge
  • torpedo
  • pirate broadcasting
  • computer hacker
  • computer cracker
  • exploding boat
  • pentagon
  • rocket
  • whistle
  • tank
  • palm tree
  • satellite
  • boat chase
  • ship
  • boat
  • rocket launcher
  • machine gun
  • missile
  • mercenary
  • soldier
  • table tennis
  • pinball machine
  • playboy magazine
  • hammock
  • star spangled banner
  • american flag
  • disguise
  • naval officer
  • pig
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Cast & crew

McHale's Navy Cast

Ernest Borgnine leads the cast, with Bruce Campbell and Tim Curry. Directed by Bryan Spicer; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bryan Spicer

More films directed by Bryan Spicer, best-rated first: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Strange Frequency and The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr..

Full filmography
Ratings

McHale's Navy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave McHale's Navy 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.

Box office

McHale's Navy Box Office

McHale's Navy grossed $4.5 million worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.5M

US & Canada
$4.5M
Videos

McHale's Navy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of McHale's Navy.

McHale's Navy Official Trailer #1 - Ernest Borgnine Movie (1997) HD
Cars

Cars in McHale's Navy

7 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson Sportster and the Marketeer 436.

All 7 cars
  • Harley-Davidson Sportster in McHale's Navy Harley-Davidson Sportster Main role
  • Marketeer 436 in McHale's Navy Marketeer 436 Important role
  • UAZ 469 in McHale's Navy UAZ 469 Important role
  • Ford M151 A2 'MUTT' in McHale's Navy Ford M151 A2 'MUTT' Minor role
Details

McHale's Navy Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Флот МакХэйла” and “La mia flotta privata”.

Also known as
  • Флот МакХэйла
  • La mia flotta privata
  • Gyagyások serege
  • Doborowa jednostka
  • Момчетата на Макхейл
  • La armada de McHale
  • 특전 네이비
  • Флот МакХейла
  • 5 ห้าฮ่า ผ่านิวเคลียร์แก๊งนรก
  • McHaleova mornarica

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FAQ

McHale's Navy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of McHale's Navy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is McHale's Navy?

McHale's Navy runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was McHale's Navy released?

McHale's Navy was released on April 18, 1997.

Who directed McHale's Navy?

McHale's Navy was directed by Bryan Spicer.

More films by Bryan Spicer

Who is in the cast of McHale's Navy?

McHale's Navy stars Ernest Borgnine, Bruce Campbell and Tim Curry, among 10 credited actors.

How much did McHale's Navy make at the box office?

McHale's Navy grossed $4.5 million worldwide.

How is McHale's Navy rated?

McHale's Navy has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 18 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.

Does McHale's Navy have a post-credit scene?

No. McHale's Navy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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