Inspiration (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, Inspiration is an animation film directed by Karel Zeman, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A glass blower imagines that his creations come to life. A story of love contained within a single drop of rain. A voyage into ethereal beauty.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Inspiration has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inspiration page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inspiration tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inspiration (1949)?
- In US, Inspiration is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Inspiration worth watching?
- Inspiration holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Inspiration released?
- Inspiration was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.