The Mad Doctor (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1933, The Mad Doctor is a comedy, thriller, family and horror film directed by David Hand, running about 7 minutes. “Mickey to the Rescue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dark and stormy night. Pluto is spirited away to the spooky mansion of an evil genius for a mad transplant scheme to put his head on the body of a chicken. Mickey gives chase, but find himself threatened severely by the house and its denizens.
Who’s in it. The Mad Doctor stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice) (uncredited) and Billy Bletcher as Dr. XXX (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Mad Doctor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Doctor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Doctor (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mad Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mad Doctor worth watching?
- The Mad Doctor holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, family and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mad Doctor?
- The Mad Doctor stars Walt Disney, Pinto Colvig and Billy Bletcher.
- When was The Mad Doctor released?
- The Mad Doctor was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
