Pufnstuf (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, Pufnstuf is a comedy, fantasy, family and music film directed by Hollingsworth Morse, running about 94 minutes. “A musical adventure of Double-Stuffed proportions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jimmy (Jack Wild) ventures to Living Island with his magical, talking flute, Freddy. Once there, he befriends many of the island's inhabitants, but the evil Witchiepoo (Billie Hayes) is determined to steal Freddy the flute away from the boy to impress the visiting Witches' Council and win the Witch of the Year Award.
Who’s in it. Pufnstuf stars Jack Wild as Jimmy, Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo, Martha Raye as Boss Witch and Walker Edmiston as Dr. Blinky / Ludicrous Lion / Seymore Spider / Various (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pufnstuf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Pufnstuf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pufnstuf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pufnstuf (1970)?
- In US, Pufnstuf is available to 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 Pufnstuf worth watching?
- Pufnstuf holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pufnstuf?
- Pufnstuf stars Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Martha Raye, Walker Edmiston and Cass Elliot.
- When was Pufnstuf released?
- Pufnstuf was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.