Willy McBean and His Magic Machine (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1965, Willy McBean and His Magic Machine is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., running about 94 minutes. “FROM CAVEMEN TO CAMELOT...FROM CUSTER TO COLUMBUS...A Mad Romp Through Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Little Willy McBean joins up with a Mexican monkey named Pablo to travel back in time and stop the evil Prof. von Rotten from changing history.
Who’s in it. Willy McBean and His Magic Machine stars Larry D. Mann as Professor Von Rotten (voice), Billie Mae Richards as Willy McBean (voice), Alfie Scopp as Buffalo Bill Cody / The Dragon / General Custer (voice) and Paul Kligman as Christopher Columbus / Sitting Bull (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Willy McBean and His Magic Machine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Willy McBean and His Magic Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Willy McBean and His Magic Machine tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Willy McBean and His Magic Machine (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Willy McBean and His Magic Machine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Willy McBean and His Magic Machine worth watching?
- Willy McBean and His Magic Machine holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Willy McBean and His Magic Machine?
- Willy McBean and His Magic Machine stars Larry D. Mann, Billie Mae Richards, Alfie Scopp, Paul Kligman and Bernard Cowan.
- When was Willy McBean and His Magic Machine released?
- Willy McBean and His Magic Machine was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.