Orphan's Picnic (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1936, Orphan's Picnic is an animation film directed by Ben Sharpsteen, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey and Donald take a truckload of mouse boys on a picnic. The boys delight in tormenting Donald, first by filching the picnic food, then giving him a flower with a bee inside (Donald eventually gets the whole hive after him), and finally a sandwich with another bee in it.
Who’s in it. Orphan's Picnic stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Orphan's Picnic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphan's Picnic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphan's Picnic tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphan's Picnic (1936)?
- In US, Orphan's Picnic is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orphan's Picnic worth watching?
- Orphan's Picnic holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orphan's Picnic?
- Orphan's Picnic stars Walt Disney and Clarence Nash.
- When was Orphan's Picnic released?
- Orphan's Picnic was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.