Paul Bunyan (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, Paul Bunyan is a family and animation film directed by Les Clark, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A retelling of the classic Canadian / American tall tale of the enormous lumberjack and his loyal companion, an equally huge blue ox.
Who’s in it. Paul Bunyan stars Thurl Ravenscroft as Paul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen), Max Smith as Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen), Bob Stevens as Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen) and Parley Baer as Chris Crosshaul / Prologue Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Paul Bunyan 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 Paul Bunyan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paul Bunyan tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paul Bunyan (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paul Bunyan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paul Bunyan worth watching?
- Paul Bunyan holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paul Bunyan?
- Paul Bunyan stars Thurl Ravenscroft, Max Smith, Bob Stevens, Parley Baer and Bob Amsberry.
- When was Paul Bunyan released?
- Paul Bunyan was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.