Moth and the Flame (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, Moth and the Flame is an animation film directed by David Hand, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of moths invades a costume shop through a badly plugged hole in a window and makes quick work of the contents. A male moth ignores his lady to chow down on a hat and she's soon seduced by a candle flame, which rapidly spreads. He notices her trapped in a spider web with the fire attacking and makes some attempts to save her, but pours benzene on the fire by mistake. The rest of the moths are summoned, and they fight the fire with water-filled bagpipes, an air drop with a water-filled funnel, etc., while our hero works to free his lady from the spider web.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Moth and the Flame 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 Moth and the Flame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moth and the Flame tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moth and the Flame (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moth and the Flame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moth and the Flame worth watching?
- Moth and the Flame holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Moth and the Flame released?
- Moth and the Flame was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.