Destination Magoo (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1954, Destination Magoo is a comedy and animation film directed by Pete Burness, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. The title of this short is a play on the title of the feature film Destination Moon (which itself has an animated sequence made by Walter Lantz and starring Woody Woodpecker) and once again Magoo and his myopia take an adventure, hand in hand, off to the "Moon". The life that man leads!
Who’s in it. Destination Magoo stars Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo (voice) and Jerry Hausner as Waldo (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Destination Magoo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destination Magoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destination Magoo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destination Magoo (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Destination Magoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Destination Magoo worth watching?
- Destination Magoo holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Destination Magoo?
- Destination Magoo stars Jim Backus and Jerry Hausner.
- When was Destination Magoo released?
- Destination Magoo was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.