FeatureAnimation

Little Lambkins (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 4

Little Lambkins poster

Released in 1940, Little Lambkins is an animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. A mother puts her baby boy in an outdoor playpen, but he's more mature than she realizes, and quickly breaks out, and with the help of a raccoon and a squirrel, they are soon raiding the watermelon patch. Mother returns: turns out it's moving day, and the family is moving to the city.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Little Lambkins has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Lambkins page.

If you liked it. Fans of Little Lambkins tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Little Lambkins (1940)?
In US, Little Lambkins is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Little Lambkins worth watching?
Little Lambkins holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Little Lambkins released?
Little Lambkins was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.