Birth of a Notion (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1947, Birth of a Notion is a comedy and animation film directed by Robert McKimson, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Daffy Duck, hoping to avoid flying south by finding a sucker who will let him stay, ends up at the house of a mad scientist and his dog, Leopold.
Who’s in it. Birth of a Notion stars Mel Blanc as Daffy Duck, Leopold, Joe Besser Duck (voice) and Stan Freberg as Mad Scientist (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Birth of a Notion 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 Birth of a Notion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birth of a Notion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birth of a Notion (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birth of a Notion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birth of a Notion worth watching?
- Birth of a Notion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Birth of a Notion?
- Birth of a Notion stars Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg.
- When was Birth of a Notion released?
- Birth of a Notion was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.