Ben and Me (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1953, Ben and Me is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Hamilton Luske, running about 21 minutes. “The hysterical saga of Ben Franklin and his revolutionary mouse!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A revisionist version of American history as a small mouse comes to live with Benjamin Franklin and turns out to be responsible for many of his ideas; including the beginning of the Declaration of Independance!
Who’s in it. Ben and Me stars Sterling Holloway as Amos Mouse (voice), Charles Ruggles as Ben Franklin (voice), Hans Conried as Tom Jefferson / Crook (voice) and Bill Thompson as Governor Keith / Tour Guide (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ben and Me 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 Ben and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ben and Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben and Me (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ben and Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ben and Me worth watching?
- Ben and Me holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Ben and Me?
- Ben and Me stars Sterling Holloway, Charles Ruggles, Hans Conried and Bill Thompson.
- When was Ben and Me released?
- Ben and Me was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.