The Old Grey Hare (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1944, The Old Grey Hare is a comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Robert Clampett, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Elmer wonders if he'll ever catch the rabbit; the voice of God takes him through a flash-forward to the year 2000. Elmer is equipped with a rocket-launcher rifle, but he's no smarter. He shoots Bugs, who shows him a photo album with baby pictures. We see a sequence of Bugs and Elmer as babies. Elderly Bugs digs his own grave and tricks Elmer into getting in.
Who’s in it. The Old Grey Hare stars Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / God (voice) and Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer J. Fudd (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Old Grey Hare has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Grey Hare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Grey Hare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Grey Hare (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Grey Hare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Grey Hare worth watching?
- The Old Grey Hare holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Old Grey Hare?
- The Old Grey Hare stars Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan.
- When was The Old Grey Hare released?
- The Old Grey Hare was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.