Red Riding Hoodlum (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Red Riding Hoodlum is an animation film directed by Paul J. Smith, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Knothead and Splinter, Woody Woodpecker's nephew and niece, are reading "Little Red Riding Hood" and are asked to deliver a bag of goodies to Grandma in the forest. They meet a wolf, who takes a short-cut to Grandma's, but Splinter and Knothead take an even shorter cut and get there before him. After they get through wearing him out, Grandma decides the wolf is a good prospect for matrimony and drags him off to the altar.
Who’s in it. Red Riding Hoodlum stars Dal McKennon as Wolfie Wolf / Smokey the Bear / Elevator Operator (voice), June Foray as Knothead / Splinter / Grandma / Mother Bear (voice) and Grace Stafford as Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Red Riding Hoodlum 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 Red Riding Hoodlum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Riding Hoodlum tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Riding Hoodlum (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Riding Hoodlum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Riding Hoodlum worth watching?
- Red Riding Hoodlum holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Riding Hoodlum?
- Red Riding Hoodlum stars Dal McKennon, June Foray and Grace Stafford.
- When was Red Riding Hoodlum released?
- Red Riding Hoodlum was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.