Date with Dizzy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1958, Date with Dizzy is an animation and music film directed by John Hubley, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A Hubley stand-in instructs iconic trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie on scoring a short commercial for an instant rope ladder.
Who’s in it. Date with Dizzy stars Ralph Hertz as Mr. Hemp, Don Keefer as Don Babbitt, Dizzy Gillespie and Sahib Shihab as Self - Saxophone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Date with Dizzy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Date with Dizzy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Date with Dizzy tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Date with Dizzy (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Date with Dizzy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Date with Dizzy worth watching?
- Date with Dizzy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Date with Dizzy?
- Date with Dizzy stars Ralph Hertz, Don Keefer, Dizzy Gillespie, Sahib Shihab and Wade Legge.
- When was Date with Dizzy released?
- Date with Dizzy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.