The New Spirit (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, The New Spirit is an animation and documentary film directed by Wilfred Jackson, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
Who’s in it. The New Spirit stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Fred Shields as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) and Cliff Edwards as (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The New Spirit 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 The New Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Spirit tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Spirit (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Spirit worth watching?
- The New Spirit holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Spirit?
- The New Spirit stars Clarence Nash, Fred Shields and Cliff Edwards.
- When was The New Spirit released?
- The New Spirit was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.