Tulips Shall Grow (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1942, Tulips Shall Grow is a war and animation film directed by George Pal, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. In this Puppetoon animated short film (an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee), a young Dutch couple find their idyllic countryside being overrun by unfeeling, unthinking mechanical men and machines that lay waste to everything in their path. In 1997 this film, deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant," was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Who’s in it. Tulips Shall Grow stars Victor Jory as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Tulips Shall Grow 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 Tulips Shall Grow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tulips Shall Grow tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tulips Shall Grow (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tulips Shall Grow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tulips Shall Grow worth watching?
- Tulips Shall Grow holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tulips Shall Grow?
- Tulips Shall Grow stars Victor Jory.
- When was Tulips Shall Grow released?
- Tulips Shall Grow was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.