FeatureAnimation

Landing Stripling (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 4.8

Landing Stripling poster

Released in 1962, Landing Stripling is an animation film directed by Gene Deitch, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. Tom and Jerry are sleeping outside during the day when a yellow bird wearing a red helmet lands on Tom, waking him up. Although the bird brushes Tom's torso off and reacts politely like "pardon me", Tom goes after the bird, catches it, and proceeds to beat it up.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Landing Stripling has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Landing Stripling page.

If you liked it. Fans of Landing Stripling tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Landing Stripling (1962)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Landing Stripling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Landing Stripling worth watching?
Landing Stripling holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Landing Stripling released?
Landing Stripling was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.