Welcome to the Discworld (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Welcome to the Discworld is a fantasy and animation film directed by Jean Flynn, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Death loses his job, and there is no one on the Discworld to collect the dead. "How life and death depend on each other absolutely." This is a short (7:32 minutes) introduction to the pilot "Reaper Man" which was never filmed. It appears on the DVD for the TV Series "Soul Music" which is an animated adaptation of a Terry Pratchett novel of the same name.
Who’s in it. Welcome to the Discworld stars Christopher Lee as Death.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Welcome to the Discworld 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 Welcome to the Discworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to the Discworld tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to the Discworld (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome to the Discworld change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome to the Discworld worth watching?
- Welcome to the Discworld holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to the Discworld?
- Welcome to the Discworld stars Christopher Lee.
- When was Welcome to the Discworld released?
- Welcome to the Discworld was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.