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Operation Dumbo Drop

5.219951h 47mPGMovieActionAdventureComedy

Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the…

DirectorSimon Wincer
WritersGene Quintano·Jim Kouf
ProducersRobert W. Cort·Diane Nabatoff

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Simon Wincer

DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
Capt. Sam Cahill
RLRay Liotta
Ray Liotta
Capt. T.C. Doyle
DLDenis Leary
Denis Leary
Lt. David Poole
DDDoug E. Doug
Doug E. Doug
Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford
CNCorin Nemec
Corin Nemec
Sp5 Lawrence Farley
DL
Dinh Thien Le
Linh
TKTchéky Karyo
Tchéky Karyo
Goddard
HL
Hoang Ly
Colonel Nguyen
VA
Vo Trung Anh
Lt. Quang, NVA
MBMarshall Bell
Marshall Bell
Colonel Pederson
JHJames Hong
James Hong
Y B'ham
LNLong Nguyen
Long Nguyen
Jhon

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Operation Dumbo Drop — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Operation Dumbo Drop?

Operation Dumbo Drop is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Operation Dumbo Drop on Netflix?

No, Operation Dumbo Drop is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Operation Dumbo Drop on Amazon Prime Video?

Operation Dumbo Drop isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Operation Dumbo Drop for free?

Operation Dumbo Drop is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Operation Dumbo Drop based on a true story?

Yes — Operation Dumbo Drop is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).