The Simple Things (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, The Simple Things is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Charles A. Nichols, running about 7 minutes. “Mickey and Pluto go fishing at the beach.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mickey and Pluto go fishing. Pluto has a run-in with a clam, who eventually lodges in Pluto's mouth; Mickey thinks the clam is Pluto's tongue and can't understand why Pluto keeps begging for more food. After they get rid of the clam, Mickey's attempts to use his minnows as bait are thwarted by a hungry seagull; he brings his friends, and they chase our heroes away.
Who’s in it. The Simple Things stars James MacDonald as Mickey Mouse (voice) and Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Simple Things has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Simple Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Simple Things tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Simple Things (1953)?
- In US, The Simple Things is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Simple Things worth watching?
- The Simple Things holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Simple Things?
- The Simple Things stars James MacDonald and Pinto Colvig.
- When was The Simple Things released?
- The Simple Things was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.