Sleepy-Time Tom (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, Sleepy-Time Tom is a comedy and animation film directed by Joseph Barbera, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom has been out late carousing with his chums. When he gets home, a slimmed-down Mammy won't take any excuses, and insists he stay awake; Jerry, overhearing, thus tries a number of schemes to get Tom to sleep. Not that he has to push hard; Tom tries drinking a giant pot of coffee, then keeping his eyes open with toothpicks and tape, and finally gives up and paints eyes on his lids. This fools Mammy, but not Jerry, who erects a series of Burma-Shave style signs leading Tom into the nice comfy bed, where Mammy discovers him and tosses him out just as his pals happen by for another night on the town.
Who’s in it. Sleepy-Time Tom stars Lillian Randolph as Mammy Two-Shoes (voice) (uncredited), Daws Butler as Tom's Friend (voice) (uncredited) and Paul Frees as Light-Brown Cat (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sleepy-Time Tom 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 Sleepy-Time Tom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepy-Time Tom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepy-Time Tom (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleepy-Time Tom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sleepy-Time Tom worth watching?
- Sleepy-Time Tom holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Sleepy-Time Tom?
- Sleepy-Time Tom stars Lillian Randolph, Daws Butler and Paul Frees.
- When was Sleepy-Time Tom released?
- Sleepy-Time Tom was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.