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Hold the Wire

7.219366mMovieAnimationComedy

Popeye is wooing Olive on the phone when Bluto comes over. He overhears, taps into the line, and impersonates Popeye. They proceed to have a high-wire fight on the telephone lines outside Olive's house.

DirectorDave Fleischer
ProducerMax Fleischer

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Cast · Directed by Dave Fleischer

JMJack Mercer
Jack Mercer
Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
MQMae Questel
Mae Questel
Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
GW
Gus Wicke
Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

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Hold the Wire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hold the Wire?

Hold the Wire isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Hold the Wire on Netflix?

No, Hold the Wire is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Hold the Wire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hold the Wire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Hold the Wire for free?

Hold the Wire isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Hold the Wire?

Hold the Wire hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 11, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.