FeatureAnimation

Cold Turkey (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 5.6

Cold Turkey poster

Released in 1951, Cold Turkey is an animation film directed by Charles A. Nichols, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. Pluto and the cat, goaded by a TV commercial for turkey, raid the fridge and find a turkey inside. The cat gets there first and re-heats the turkey, first on the furnace duct, and then, trying to hide from Pluto, inside the tube-type TV - but he over-does it a bit.

Who’s in it. Cold Turkey stars Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Cold Turkey 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 Cold Turkey page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cold Turkey (1951)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cold Turkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cold Turkey worth watching?
Cold Turkey holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey stars Pinto Colvig.
When was Cold Turkey released?
Cold Turkey was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.