Luxo Jr. (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1986, Luxo Jr. is a comedy, family and animation film directed by John Lasseter, running about 2 minutes. “A baby lamp finds a ball to play with.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it's all fun and games until the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds a ball ten times bigger.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Luxo Jr. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luxo Jr. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luxo Jr. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luxo Jr. (1986)?
- In US, Luxo Jr. is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Luxo Jr. worth watching?
- Luxo Jr. holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Luxo Jr. released?
- Luxo Jr. was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.