The Tortoise and the Hare (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1935, The Tortoise and the Hare is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Wilfred Jackson, running about 9 minutes. “Hare stops to show off, and the slower Tortoise wins the race.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Tortoise and the Hare is an animated short film released on January 5, 1935 by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney and directed by Wilfred Jackson. Based on an Aesop's fable of the same name, The Tortoise and the Hare won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons. This cartoon is also believed to be one of the influences for Bugs Bunny.
Who’s in it. The Tortoise and the Hare stars Eddie Holden as Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited), Ned Norton as Max Hare (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Starter (voice) (uncredited) and Marcellite Garner as Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Tortoise and the Hare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tortoise and the Hare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tortoise and the Hare tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tortoise and the Hare (1935)?
- In US, The Tortoise and the Hare is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tortoise and the Hare worth watching?
- The Tortoise and the Hare holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tortoise and the Hare?
- The Tortoise and the Hare stars Eddie Holden, Ned Norton, Pinto Colvig, Marcellite Garner and Dorothy Compton.
- When was The Tortoise and the Hare released?
- The Tortoise and the Hare was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.