Fantasia (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1940, Fantasia is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by David Hand, running about 124 minutes. “The most sensational sound you'll ever see!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
Who’s in it. Fantasia stars Deems Taylor as Narrator - Narrative Introductions, Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (segment 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice') (voice), Leopold Stokowski as Self - Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Julietta Novis as Soloist (segment 'Ave Maria') (singing voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Fantasia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fantasia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fantasia tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fantasia (1940)?
- In US, Fantasia is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fantasia worth watching?
- Fantasia holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fantasia?
- Fantasia stars Deems Taylor, Walt Disney, Leopold Stokowski, Julietta Novis and Corey Burton.
- When was Fantasia released?
- Fantasia was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.