Bambi's Childhood (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1985, Bambi's Childhood is a fantasy and family film directed by Natalya Bondarchuk, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. In the forest a holiday — the deer Bambi was born, the son of the leader, the prince, the heir to the crown. Bambi is still small, and the whole huge world around him appears like a fairy tale. In this tale, he meets many miracles: animals and trees, the sun and the river, his second cousins and sister, squirrel, funny hares and beautiful swans. But in the fairy forest, where everyone lives together, there is He... The one whose name is not called. Whom everyone is afraid of, even the most powerful animals. Bambi will face a series of dangers, adventures and new knowledge, before he grows up and rightfully takes the place of an unnamed father - he will become the leader of his pack.
Who’s in it. Bambi's Childhood stars Ivan Burlyaev as Bambi (child), Nikolay Burlyaev as Bambi (adolescent), Natalya Bondarchuk as Bambi's mother and Maris Liepa as Bambi's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Bambi's Childhood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bambi's Childhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bambi's Childhood tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bambi's Childhood (1985)?
- In US, Bambi's Childhood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bambi's Childhood worth watching?
- Bambi's Childhood holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bambi's Childhood?
- Bambi's Childhood stars Ivan Burlyaev, Nikolay Burlyaev, Natalya Bondarchuk, Maris Liepa and Yekaterina Lychyova.
- When was Bambi's Childhood released?
- Bambi's Childhood was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.