Down Periscope, 1996, PG-13, 1 hr 42 min
Down Periscope Runtime: 102 min Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A quirky Navy lieutenant commander takes command of an old, obsolete submarine and must prove his crew—and himself—can outsmart the modern fleet in a high-stakes war game. Ratings: My Rating: 7.3/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 6.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 70% Metacritic: 60/100 TMDb: 7.8/10 Plot Summary: Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge is given command of the USS Stingray, an old, outdated diesel submarine. Tasked with a war-game mission to test the Navy’s defenses, Dodge assembles a motley crew of misfits and must navigate both the challenges of the sea and skepticism from Navy brass. Using unconventional tactics, humor, and ingenuity, Dodge and his crew demonstrate that even a “rusty” submarine can outwit the modern fleet, proving that teamwork, courage, and clever strategy can overcome expectations. Critics Review: Down Periscope was generally praise...