The Pointer (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1939, The Pointer is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Clyde Geronimi, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey and Pluto go hunting for quail. Pluto scares away the first ones they see; Mickey scolds him, then relents. He shows Pluto how to be a pointer, and they set off after another quail, but Mickey accidentally jumps on a bear's nose, and thinks it's Pluto. Meanwhile, Pluto finds the quail and points. The babies climb on board and start picking at his hairs, but Pluto's been told not to move. Mickey finally comes across Pluto, who by now is covered by small animals, and realizes he's being followed by a bear. Mickey tries to reason with the bear, and backs off a cliff, onto Pluto.
Who’s in it. The Pointer stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse and Lee Millar as Pluto.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Pointer 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 Pointer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pointer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pointer (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pointer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pointer worth watching?
- The Pointer holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pointer?
- The Pointer stars Walt Disney and Lee Millar.