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Popeye (1980)

“The sailor man with the spinach can!”

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Plot

In the quaint, offbeat seaside hamlet of Sweethaven, a brawny sailor named Popeye docks, driven by the quest to find his long-lost father. This unassuming town, however, is under the iron fist of the menacing pirate bully, Bluto, whose unexplained vendetta has left the town in fearful obedience. Among Sweethaven's quirky inhabitants, Popeye befriends Wimpy, a man whose insatiable love for hamburgers is only rivalled by his loyalty, and the enchanting Olive Oyl, Bluto's girlfriend, who soon finds herself drawn to Popeye's charm. With his extraordinary strength and unwavering courage, Popeye quickly becomes a local legend, defending the town from a gang of ruffians at Rough House's burger joint, a gluttonous taxman, and even a reigning champion boxer. In the midst of these adventures, Popeye and Olive Oyl stumble upon an abandoned baby, Swee'pea, whose innocence stirs a sense of family they hadn't realized they were longing for. But amidst this newfound bliss, Popeye discovers his father has been kidnapped by the vengeful Bluto. Armed with the unexpected power of spinach - a food he abhors - Popeye rallies his band of newfound friends and sets sail on a daring mission to rescue his father, confront Bluto, and restore peace to Sweethaven. As he battles adversity, Popeye remains 'strong to the finish' showcasing that it's not just the spinach, but the strength of his heart that truly defines him. Witness as Popeye's extraordinary journey unfolds, where love, friendship, and a little green leafy vegetable can conquer the mightiest of foes.

Where to watch Popeye?

Popeye is an action movie featuring Robin Williams.

Popeye is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and Pluto TV and it's also available on Hoopla and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .

It is also possible to buy Popeye on AMC on Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.