Wacky Wildlife (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, Wacky Wildlife is an animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of typical Avery spot gags set around wild animals. A dainty deer drinks very loudly and rudely from a lake. A pack rat swaps an egg and an acorn, then back again ("monotonous, isn't it?"). A flock of ducks lands; a hunter fires; all fly away, except one with an American flag on its side. A termite fells a huge tree. A cowboy rides across the plains well, no; his horse is just slapping itself with the front hooves. A coyote calls to its mate: "Hey, Mabel, come on out!" A camel contradicts the narrator, saying he's really thirsty. A wild dog: because of the lumbermen.
Who’s in it. Wacky Wildlife stars Mel Blanc as Deer / Bird / Bob Cat / Mouse / Alligator / Pig / Termite / Coyote / Wild Dog (voice) (uncredited), Robert C. Bruce as Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Bernice Hansen as Bluebird Chick (voice) (uncredited) and Tedd Pierce as Tom Cat (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Wacky Wildlife 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 Wacky Wildlife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wacky Wildlife tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wacky Wildlife (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wacky Wildlife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wacky Wildlife worth watching?
- Wacky Wildlife holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wacky Wildlife?
- Wacky Wildlife stars Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce, Bernice Hansen and Tedd Pierce.
- When was Wacky Wildlife released?
- Wacky Wildlife was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.