Mister Roberts (1955): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Mister Roberts is a 1955 comedy drama directed by John Ford and Joshua Logan, starring Ward Bond, Henry Fonda and James Cagney. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Directors
- John Ford , Joshua Logan and Mervyn LeRoy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mister Roberts About?
The premise of Mister Roberts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a young Navy supply officer longs for action but is stuck on a transport ship commanded by a difficult and eccentric captain. As he grapples with his unfulfilled ambitions, Mr. Roberts finds himself unexpectedly becoming a beacon of hope and humor for the ship’s weary crew. Through small acts of rebellion and genuine compassion, he helps them cope with the monotony and challenges of life at sea, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and resilience in times of conflict.
Mister Roberts Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- u.s. military
- u.s. navy
- navy ship
- ship's crew
- naval uniform
- naval officer
- victory in europe day
- character name as title
- blockbuster
- reference to moby dick
- prologue
- ship's doctor
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- forged signature
- stolen animal
- navy lieutenant
- navy captain
- driving off a pier
- palm tree
- potted plant
- binoculars
- voyeur
- man wears a bathrobe
- loud speaker
- aspirin
- sick call
- confrontation
- low morale
- polyensian island
- napoleon complex
- kicked out
- respect
- mercury fulminate
- explosion
- laundry room
- thrown overboard
- alarm system
- college graduate
- microphone
- vomiting
- naval destroyer
- camaraderie
- fire extinguisher
- cargo officer
- apathy
- reading a letter aloud
- kamikaze attack
- war death
- bare chested male
- death of a sailor
- ensign the military rank
Mister Roberts Cast
Ward Bond leads the cast, with Henry Fonda and James Cagney. Directed by John Ford, Joshua Logan and Mervyn LeRoy; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Mervyn LeRoy
Also Starring in Mister Roberts
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Mister Roberts Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mister Roberts 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 70% User score
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Mister Roberts Plot Summary
What happens in Mister Roberts from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the final days of World War II, set against the backdrop of the South Pacific, the crew aboard the Navy cargo ship USS Reluctant diligently work to transport supplies and support other U.S. Navy vessels. They are commanded by the admired Lt. (j.g.) Doug Roberts, who serves as a crucial link between the crew and their captain, Lt. Cmdr. Morton, a tyrannical officer known for his harsh management style. Despite the crew’s achievement of transporting the most cargo in the fleet, their reward—a solitary palm tree—serves only to inflate Morton’s already egregious ego.
Full summary
The whole story of Mister Roberts, scene by scene
Mister Roberts Awards & Nominations
Mister Roberts won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1956, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1956 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Jack Lemmon
- Nominated Best Motion Picture
- Nominated Sound Recording
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BAFTA 1956 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Actor – Jack Lemmon
Mister Roberts Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mister Roberts.
How Well Do You Know Mister Roberts?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the compassionate officer leading the crew of the USS Reluctant?
Cars in Mister Roberts
3 cars on screen, including the unknown and the Dodge M-37.
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Dodge WC 51 Background role
Mister Roberts Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “La nave matta di Mr. Roberts” and “Permission jusqu'à l'aube”.
- Also known as
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- La nave matta di Mr. Roberts
- Permission jusqu'à l'aube
- Keine Zeit für Heldentum
- La nave matta di Mister Roberts
- Escala en Hawai
- Pan Roberts
- Мистер Робертс
- Мистър Робъртс
- ミスタア・ロバーツ
- 罗伯茨先生
- 미스터 로버츠
- Escala a Hawaii
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- Yöloma paratiisisaarella
- Nattpermission
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Movies Like Mister Roberts
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mister Roberts, Ensign Pulver and Submarine Command.
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Mister Roberts 1984 -
Ensign Pulver 1964 -
Submarine Command 1951 -
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003 -
To the Shores of Tripoli 1942 -
Submarine Patrol 1938 -
Submarine 1928 -
The Private Navy of Sgt. O’Farrell 1968 -
Mr. Robinson Crusoe 1932 -
Run Silent Run Deep 1958 -
Stand by for Action 1942 -
An Officer and a Gentleman 1982
Mister Roberts FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mister Roberts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mister Roberts?
Mister Roberts runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Mister Roberts released?
Mister Roberts was released on July 30, 1955.
Who directed Mister Roberts?
Mister Roberts was directed by John Ford, Joshua Logan and Mervyn LeRoy.
More films by John Ford Who is in the cast of Mister Roberts?
Mister Roberts stars Ward Bond, Henry Fonda and James Cagney, among 10 credited actors.
How is Mister Roberts rated?
Mister Roberts has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Mister Roberts win?
Mister Roberts won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1956.
Does Mister Roberts have a post-credit scene?
No. Mister Roberts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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