Mad as a Mars Hare (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1963, Mad as a Mars Hare is a comedy, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Marvin the Martian is monitoring through his telescope a rocket launch on Earth. The rocket heads straight for him and lands on Mars. The only occupant is Bugs Bunny, lured into Cape Canaveral by a carrot and sent to Mars as an expendable "astro-rabbit". Bugs is to claim Mars in the name of the Earth, but Marvin won't allow an Earth creature to contaminate his atmosphere. He trains a time-projector gun on Bugs and reverts the bunny to a Neanderthal Rabbit, who crushes Marvin with one hand.
Who’s in it. Mad as a Mars Hare stars Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Marvin the Martian / Cape Canaveral Controller (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mad as a Mars Hare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad as a Mars Hare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad as a Mars Hare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad as a Mars Hare (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mad as a Mars Hare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mad as a Mars Hare worth watching?
- Mad as a Mars Hare holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad as a Mars Hare?
- Mad as a Mars Hare stars Mel Blanc.
- When was Mad as a Mars Hare released?
- Mad as a Mars Hare was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.