Fantasia
1940 · Movie · G · 124 min · ★ 7.3 · 96% critics
This classic animated feature turns famous classical music into a series of imaginative, ever-changing visual sequences. More like a concert with animated interpretations than a traditional story, it moves from playful and dreamy moments to darker, more intense passages, inviting you to simply watch, listen, and let the images guide you.
Also known as The Concert Feature · Highbrowski by Stokowski · Walt Disney's Fantasia · Bach to Stravinsky and Bach
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Streaming on Disney+ — or rent from $3.99.
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Details
- Years
- 1940
- Release date
- 1940-11-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 96/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (3,315 votes)
- Box office
- $76,411,819
- Budget
- $2,250,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a music-first animated experience with shifting moods and imaginative set pieces rather than a single plot, especially if you like Disney classics like Pinocchio; Not for you if you need a strong, continuous story.
Pros: stunning animated variety; memorable classical music; bold, magical atmosphere | Cons: light on story; long, episodic pacing; may lose attention
Themes
- classical music
- cartoon
- villain
- orchestra
- musical
- cartoon mouse
- wizard
- live action and animation
- whimsical
- amused
- joyful
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew
Deems Taylor
as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
Walt Disney
as Mickey Mouse (segment 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice') (voice)
- JN
Julietta Novis
as Soloist (segment 'Ave Maria') (singing voice)
Leopold Stokowski
as Self - Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Directed by Ford Beebe Jr., Samuel Armstrong, James Algar +9 more