Donald's Happy Birthday (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Donald's Happy Birthday is an animation film directed by Jack Hannah, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. It's March 13, Donald's birthday. The boys are going to buy him a box of cigars, but they're broke. They do a quick bout of yardwork and hit Donald up for the price of the cigars (without telling him why), but he makes them put it in a piggy bank. The problem: how to get the money without Donald catching them. Donald catches them buying the cigars but thinks they are buying them for themselves and forces them to smoke until they are sick the whole box.
Who’s in it. Donald's Happy Birthday stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Dewey / Louie (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Donald's Happy Birthday 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 Happy Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donald's Happy Birthday tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donald's Happy Birthday (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donald's Happy Birthday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donald's Happy Birthday worth watching?
- Donald's Happy Birthday holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Donald's Happy Birthday?
- Donald's Happy Birthday stars Clarence Nash.
- When was Donald's Happy Birthday released?
- Donald's Happy Birthday was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.