
Up Periscope
The man they called the 'human torpedo' - the secret underwater marauder who hit like no man hit before!
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Produced by Lakeside Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
A mid-century war-adventure film balancing romantic entanglement with military duty, driven by action and espionage rather than introspection.
Lieutenant Braden discovers that Sally, the woman he's been falling in love with, has actually been checking out his qualifications to be a U.S. Navy frogman. He must put his personal life behind him after being assigned to be smuggled into a Japanese-held island via submarine to photograph radio codes.
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Questions people ask
Is Up Periscope sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Does Up Periscope end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Up Periscope scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Up Periscope easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Up Periscope violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Up Periscope
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Up Periscope
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Up Periscope, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Up Periscope, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Up Periscope, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































