Gertie the Dinosaur (1914): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1914 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1914, Gertie the Dinosaur is a komödie and animation film directed by Winsor McCay, running about 12 minutes. “The greatest animal act in the world!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Although not the first feature-length animated film, as is sometimes thought, it was the first cartoon to feature a character with an appealing personality. The appearance of a true character distinguished it from earlier animated "trick films", such as those of Blackton and Cohl, and makes it the predecessor to later popular cartoons such as those by Walt Disney. The film was also the first to be created using keyframe animation.
Who’s in it. Gertie the Dinosaur stars Winsor McCay as Himself, George McManus as Himself, Roy L. McCardell as Roy L. McCardell and Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Gertie the Dinosaur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gertie the Dinosaur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gertie the Dinosaur tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gertie the Dinosaur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gertie the Dinosaur worth watching?
- Gertie the Dinosaur holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gertie the Dinosaur?
- Gertie the Dinosaur stars Winsor McCay, George McManus, Roy L. McCardell, Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan and Tom Powers.
- When was Gertie the Dinosaur released?
- Gertie the Dinosaur was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.