The Marathon (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, The Marathon is a comedy and animation film directed by Mikhail Tumelya, running about 3 minutes.
What it’s about. The director Misha Tumelya and animators Sasha Dorogov and Alexandr Petrov presented this short to Roy E. Disney as a tribute for the 60th anniversary of Mickey. A little over two minutes in length, the cartoon shows a young boy in black silhouette going to a line that divides the screen image in half. It is like a mirror with the young boy on one side and the classic black and white Mickey Mouse in black silhouette on the other side.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Marathon 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 The Marathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Marathon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Marathon (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Marathon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Marathon worth watching?
- The Marathon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Marathon released?
- The Marathon was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.