Boat Builders (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1938, Boat Builders is an animation film directed by Ben Sharpsteen, running about 9 minutes. “Mickey and friends build a boat but it falls apart when christened.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mickey buys a boat kit, and enlists Goofy and Donald to help assemble it. The plans say, "so simple a child could do it", so of course, they have their share of troubles. But before long, they're ready to launch the Queen Minnie, with appropriate fanfare, at which time, all the collapsible parts collapse.
Who’s in it. Boat Builders stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited), Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Boat Builders 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 Boat Builders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boat Builders tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boat Builders (1938)?
- In US, Boat Builders is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boat Builders worth watching?
- Boat Builders holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boat Builders?
- Boat Builders stars Walt Disney, Pinto Colvig, Marcellite Garner and Clarence Nash.
- When was Boat Builders released?
- Boat Builders was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.