Claydream (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, Claydream is a documentary film directed by Marq Evans, running about 96 minutes. “The touching true story of the next Walt Disney that never was.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.
Who’s in it. Claydream stars Will Vinton as Self (archive footage), Bill Plympton as Self, Peter Lord as Self and Craig Bartlett as Self, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Claydream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Claydream tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Claydream (2022)?
- In US, Claydream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Claydream?
- Claydream stars Will Vinton, Bill Plympton, Peter Lord, Craig Bartlett and Jerry Beck.
- When was Claydream released?
- Claydream was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.