The Hound and the Rabbit (1937): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1937, The Hound and the Rabbit is an animation film directed by Rudolf Ising, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. A dog chases a rabbit, ultimately cornering him against a tree. But the dog doesn't want to eat the rabbit, just make friends. The rabbit takes his new friend (who he names Sniffy) to where the rest of the rabbits are playing football, and after introductions, they join in. A fox happens along. Realizing he can't attack while the dog is present, he calls the dog away. The opposing team asks the fox to join them, but he proves to be an awful football player. The dog starts to return, and the fox starts rounding up rabbits, with help from a carrot-baited fishing pole. The dog returns and chases fox; the rabbits are set free, and the fox is catapulted far away by a tree. The rabbits carry Sniffy off on their shoulders.

Who’s in it. The Hound and the Rabbit stars Billy Bletcher as Fox (voice) (uncredited) and Leone LeDoux as Rabbit (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Hound and the Rabbit has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hound and the Rabbit page.

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