Football (Now and Then) (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1953, Football (Now and Then) is an animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. An old-timer tells his grandson that old-time football players could take a modern team, so we see a game with just that match-up: Bygone U. vs. Present State. More specifically, the Bygone U. team of 11 vs. Present State's dozens of special squads and support personnel. Even the stadium, fans, and press are modern vs. old-time. The game is close, and fiercely fought.
Who’s in it. Football (Now and Then) stars Dennis Day as Grand Pa (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Football (Now and Then) 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 Football (Now and Then) page.
If you liked it. Fans of Football (Now and Then) tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Football (Now and Then) (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Football (Now and Then) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Football (Now and Then) worth watching?
- Football (Now and Then) holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Football (Now and Then)?
- Football (Now and Then) stars Dennis Day.
- When was Football (Now and Then) released?
- Football (Now and Then) was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.