Steamboat Willie (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1928, Steamboat Willie is a comedy, family, animation and music film directed by Ub Iwerks, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey Mouse, piloting a steamboat, delights his passenger, Minnie, by making musical instruments out of the menagerie on deck.
Who’s in it. Steamboat Willie stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse / Minnie Mouse / Pete (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Steamboat Willie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steamboat Willie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steamboat Willie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steamboat Willie (1928)?
- In US, Steamboat Willie is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steamboat Willie worth watching?
- Steamboat Willie holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Steamboat Willie?
- Steamboat Willie stars Walt Disney.
- When was Steamboat Willie released?
- Steamboat Willie was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.