Spare the Rod (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Spare the Rod is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Jack Hannah, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Donald's nephews are always playing instead of doing their chores. Donald is going to punish them, but the "voice of child psychology" convinces him to play along instead. This works well when they chop the wood to burn him at the stake. Meanwhile, however, a trio of Pygmy cannibals that escaped from the circus are out to do the very same thing to Donald with a cauldron of water.
Who’s in it. Spare the Rod stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Dewey / Louie (voice) (uncredited), Bill Thompson as Narrator / Child Psychology (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Pygmy Cannibals (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Spare the Rod 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 Spare the Rod page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spare the Rod tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spare the Rod (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spare the Rod change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spare the Rod worth watching?
- Spare the Rod holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Spare the Rod?
- Spare the Rod stars Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson and Pinto Colvig.
- When was Spare the Rod released?
- Spare the Rod was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.