Fun and Fancy Free (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, Fun and Fancy Free is a family, animation and music film directed by William Roberts, running about 73 minutes. “It’s Got That DISNEY MAGIC!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: “Bongo,” about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and “Mickey and the Beanstalk,” a take on the famous fairy tale.
Who’s in it. Fun and Fancy Free stars Edgar Bergen as Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd, Dinah Shore as Narrator (voice), Luana Patten as Herself and Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Fun and Fancy Free has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fun and Fancy Free page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fun and Fancy Free tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fun and Fancy Free (1947)?
- In US, Fun and Fancy Free is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fun and Fancy Free worth watching?
- Fun and Fancy Free holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fun and Fancy Free?
- Fun and Fancy Free stars Edgar Bergen, Dinah Shore, Luana Patten, Walt Disney and Anita Gordon.
- When was Fun and Fancy Free released?
- Fun and Fancy Free was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.