The Lorax (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1972, The Lorax is a family, animation and tv movie film directed by Hawley Pratt, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. The Once-ler, a ruined industrialist, tells the tale of his rise to wealth and subsequent fall, as he disregarded the warnings of a wise old forest creature called the Lorax about the environmental destruction caused by his greed.
Who’s in it. The Lorax stars Eddie Albert as Narrator, Bob Holt as The Lorax / The Once-ler (voice), Athena Lorde as Miss O'Schmunsler (voice) and Harlen Carraher as Boy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Lorax has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lorax page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lorax tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lorax (1972)?
- In US, The Lorax is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lorax worth watching?
- The Lorax holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lorax?
- The Lorax stars Eddie Albert, Bob Holt, Athena Lorde, Harlen Carraher and Scatman Crothers.
- When was The Lorax released?
- The Lorax was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.