Donald's Better Self (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Donald's Better Self is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack King, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Schoolboy Donald is torn between his angel and devil sides, though in Donald's case, the devil side isn't hard to resist. But the smoking he's encouraged to do turns him green and gives him regrets, and when the good side shows up and kicks evil's butt, Donald cheers.
Who’s in it. Donald's Better Self stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Thelma Boardman as Donald's Angel (voice) (uncredited) and Don Brodie as Donald's Devil (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Donald's Better Self 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 Donald's Better Self page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donald's Better Self tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donald's Better Self (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donald's Better Self change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donald's Better Self worth watching?
- Donald's Better Self holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Donald's Better Self?
- Donald's Better Self stars Clarence Nash, Thelma Boardman and Don Brodie.
- When was Donald's Better Self released?
- Donald's Better Self was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.