Dumbo (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1941, Dumbo is a family and animation film directed by Ben Sharpsteen, running about 64 minutes. “The One...The Only...The FABULOUS...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.
Who’s in it. Dumbo stars Sterling Holloway as Mr. Stork (voice), Herman Bing as The Ringmaster (voice), John McLeish as Narrator (voice) and Sarah Selby as Prissy the Elephant (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dumbo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dumbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dumbo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dumbo (1941)?
- In US, Dumbo is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dumbo worth watching?
- Dumbo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dumbo?
- Dumbo stars Sterling Holloway, Herman Bing, John McLeish, Sarah Selby and Edward Brophy.
- When was Dumbo released?
- Dumbo was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.