The Little Whirlwind (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1941, The Little Whirlwind is a comedy and animation film directed by Riley Thomson, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey wants some of the cake Minnie has just baked, so he offers to clean up her yard. As he's working, a tiny tornado (smaller than him) with a mind of its own comes along and causes trouble. After Mickey finally chases the little twister off, it gets its big brother, which makes a grand mess of the yard. Most of the cartoon, except for the opening and closing, has no dialogue.
Who’s in it. The Little Whirlwind stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) and Thelma Boardman as Minnie Mouse (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Little Whirlwind 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 Little Whirlwind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Whirlwind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Whirlwind (1941)?
- In US, The Little Whirlwind is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Whirlwind worth watching?
- The Little Whirlwind holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Whirlwind?
- The Little Whirlwind stars Walt Disney and Thelma Boardman.
- When was The Little Whirlwind released?
- The Little Whirlwind was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.