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Friend or Phony

7.019527mMovieAnimationComedy

To convince Popeye to throw away his spinach, Bluto fakes his death, after showing clips of "spinach moments" from a couple earlier shows.

DirectorIzzy Sparber
WriterIrv Spector

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Cast · Directed by Izzy Sparber

JMJack Mercer
Jack Mercer
Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
JBJackson Beck
Jackson Beck
Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

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Friend or Phony — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Friend or Phony?

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Is Friend or Phony on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Friend or Phony?

Friend or Phony hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 8, 1952. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.