The Flying Mouse (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1934, The Flying Mouse is an animation film directed by David Hand, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. To the tune "I Would Like to Be a Bird," a young mouse fashions wings from a pair of leaves, to the great amusement of his brothers when his attempts to use them fail. When the butterfly he rescues from a spider proves to be a fairy, he wishes for wings. But his bat-like appearance doesn't fit in with either the birds or the other mice, and he finds himself friendless; even the bats make fun of him. Written by Jon Reeves
Who’s in it. The Flying Mouse stars Dorothy Compton as Mouse / Mice / Fairy (uncredited), Gertrude Lawrence as Blue Fairy / Laughing Mice (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Spider / Barks (uncredited) and Purv Pullen as Birds (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Flying Mouse 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 Flying Mouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Mouse 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 Flying Mouse (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flying Mouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flying Mouse worth watching?
- The Flying Mouse holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Mouse?
- The Flying Mouse stars Dorothy Compton, Gertrude Lawrence, Pinto Colvig, Purv Pullen and Clarence Nash.
- When was The Flying Mouse released?
- The Flying Mouse was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.