A Horse Fly Fleas (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1947, A Horse Fly Fleas is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Robert McKimson, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. A flea befriends a horsefly, who has hooves like those of a horse, and rides the horsefly into the hair of a dog. The flea chops down strands of the dog's hair to use as "logs" with which to build a cabin, unaware that the dog's coat is the sacred territory of a tribe of Indian fleas, who declare war on the interlopers. The Indians capture and are about to burn the flea and the horsefly when the dog jolts in pain from the fire. The flea and the horsefly free themselves and flee the Indians through the hairs on the dog's carcass.

Who’s in it. A Horse Fly Fleas stars Mel Blanc as Flea (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Horse Fly Fleas 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 A Horse Fly Fleas page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Horse Fly Fleas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Horse Fly Fleas (1947)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Horse Fly Fleas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Horse Fly Fleas worth watching?
A Horse Fly Fleas holds an audience score of 6.0 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 A Horse Fly Fleas?
A Horse Fly Fleas stars Mel Blanc.
When was A Horse Fly Fleas released?
A Horse Fly Fleas was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.