Yankee Doodle Cricket (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, Yankee Doodle Cricket is an animation film directed by Chuck Jones, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. The War of Independence has begun, and Tucker the Mouse, Harry the Cat and Chester C. Cricket are indispensable to the American colonies' effort to free themselves from the rule of the despotic English king. Harry and Tucker help Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence. Chester creates the tune for "Yankee Doodle Dandy." And all the animals--including John and Marsha, the lightning bugs--help Paul Revere spread the message that the British are coming. [Plot summary written by J. Spurlin.]
Who’s in it. Yankee Doodle Cricket stars Les Tremayne as Chester C. Cricket / Harry the Cat (voice), Mel Blanc as Tucker the Mouse / Rattlesnake / Bald Eagle (voice) and June Foray as Marsha the Lightning Bug / Queen Bee (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yankee Doodle Cricket 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 Yankee Doodle Cricket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yankee Doodle Cricket tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yankee Doodle Cricket (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yankee Doodle Cricket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yankee Doodle Cricket worth watching?
- Yankee Doodle Cricket 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 Yankee Doodle Cricket?
- Yankee Doodle Cricket stars Les Tremayne, Mel Blanc and June Foray.
- When was Yankee Doodle Cricket released?
- Yankee Doodle Cricket was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.