Christopher Crumpet's Playmate (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1955, Christopher Crumpet's Playmate is an animation film directed by Robert Cannon, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Christopher Crumpet has an imaginary elephant for a playmate. Christopher's father begins to see the elephant. Mr. Crumpet reveals this to his co-worker, Mr. Bilgewater, who quickly plays office politics by telling their boss that Mr. Crumpet is crazy. The boss has recently awarded Crumpet a junior partnership, which Bilgewater thought he had deserved. The boss visits the Crumpet home, and finds that Crumper does indeed see his son's imaginary playmate. But instead of taking the junior partnership away from Crumpet, he makes him a full partner. The boss himself has an imaginary hyena.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Christopher Crumpet's Playmate 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 Christopher Crumpet's Playmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christopher Crumpet's Playmate tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christopher Crumpet's Playmate (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christopher Crumpet's Playmate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christopher Crumpet's Playmate worth watching?
- Christopher Crumpet's Playmate 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.
- When was Christopher Crumpet's Playmate released?
- Christopher Crumpet's Playmate was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.