Down Periscope
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to clean up his record. Unfortunately, Admiral Graham, his nemesis, would rather sink the fleet than give Dodge his own boat. So, Graham stacks the deck against him and assigns Dodge to the Stingray, a diesel-powered WW2 submarine that can barely keep afloat. To make matters worse, Dodge's crew is a collection of maladjusted, mistake-prone misfits. Then, he's tagged the "enemy" in a crucial war game, and ordered to take on the U.S. Navy's best.
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Down Periscope 1996 Trailer HD | Kelsey Grammer | Lauren Holly
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Where can I watch Down Periscope in the United States?
Down Periscope is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Down Periscope on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Down Periscope is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
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What are the ratings for Down Periscope?
Down Periscope scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Down Periscope?
Down Periscope stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider, Harry Dean Stanton, and Bruce Dern. David S. Ward is the director.
How long is Down Periscope?
Down Periscope runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Down Periscope come out?
Down Periscope was released on March 1, 1996.
Which studio made Down Periscope?
Down Periscope was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
How much did Down Periscope make at the box office?
Down Periscope grossed $37,553,585 worldwide.
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