Around the World in 79 Days (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1969, Around the World in 79 Days is an animation, komödie and kinder series.

What it’s about. This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.

Who’s in it. Around the World in 79 Days stars Don Messick as Hoppy / Bumbler, Janet Waldo as Jenny, Allan Melvin as Bumbler and Daws Butler as Crumden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Around the World in 79 Days 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 Around the World in 79 Days page.

If you liked it. Fans of Around the World in 79 Days tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.