Little Hiawatha (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1937, Little Hiawatha is an animation film directed by David Hand, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. The "fearless warrior" of the poem is a very small child whose pants keep falling down. He tries to shoot a grasshopper with his arrow, but the grasshopper spits in his eye. He tries to shoot a bunny rabbit, but the rabbit is too cute and pathetic. He tracks a bear, and runs after its cub and right into the mother. But the rest of the animals, thankful for him saving the rabbit, come to his rescue.
Who’s in it. Little Hiawatha stars Sally Noble as Singer (voice), Mary Rosetti as Singer (voice), Millie Walters as Singer (voice) and Gayne Whitman as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Little Hiawatha 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 Little Hiawatha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Hiawatha tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Hiawatha (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Hiawatha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Hiawatha worth watching?
- Little Hiawatha holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Hiawatha?
- Little Hiawatha stars Sally Noble, Mary Rosetti, Millie Walters and Gayne Whitman.
- When was Little Hiawatha released?
- Little Hiawatha was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.