The Film Fan (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1939, The Film Fan is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Robert Clampett, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Porky Pig is on his way to the store to pick up some groceries for his mother when he walks by a sign saying that the local movie theater is having a "kids admitted free" day. The excited Porky rushes in and views a series of spoofs of newsreels, movie trailers, feature films, and even the Lone Ranger!
Who’s in it. The Film Fan stars Mel Blanc as Porky Pig / Theater Usher / Cold Promise / Professor Widebottom / Sterling (voice) (uncredited), Billy Bletcher as Narrator / Masked Marvel (voice) (uncredited) and Robert C. Bruce as Coming Attractions Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Film Fan 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 The Film Fan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Film Fan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Film Fan (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Film Fan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Film Fan worth watching?
- The Film Fan holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Film Fan?
- The Film Fan stars Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher and Robert C. Bruce.
- When was The Film Fan released?
- The Film Fan was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.