The Good Egg (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, The Good Egg is an animation film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A hen adopts an abandoned egg which hatches into a turtle. The baby turtle becomes the butt of all the real chicks' jokes until danger threatens.
Who’s in it. The Good Egg stars Mel Blanc as Chicken (voice), Sara Berner as Mama Hen (voice) and Bernice Hansen as Little Chicks (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Good Egg 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 The Good Egg page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Egg tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Egg (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Egg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Egg worth watching?
- The Good Egg holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Egg?
- The Good Egg stars Mel Blanc, Sara Berner and Bernice Hansen.
- When was The Good Egg released?
- The Good Egg was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.