Draw Me a Song (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1991, Draw Me a Song is an animation film directed by Francine Desbiens, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. In this charming animated short, a musician drops his son off at day care and returns home to work. Suddenly, the telephone rings. His son leaves a message on the answering machine, "I love you, Daddy." The father tries to concentrate on his composition, but the telephone rings throughout the day, the messages becoming more poignant. Touched by his child's love, the musician, at last, begins to play a beautiful melody on his clarinet. His imagination soars into the clouds and beyond, eventually gliding down to Earth on the beam of a spotlight, where he performs before a full audience. Every seat is occupied by his son, who sings along, "La, la, la, la..."
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Draw Me a Song sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Draw Me a Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Draw Me a Song tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Draw Me a Song (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Draw Me a Song change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Draw Me a Song worth watching?
- Draw Me a Song holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Draw Me a Song released?
- Draw Me a Song was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.