FeatureAnimation

Barnyard Actor (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1955, Barnyard Actor is an animation film directed by Connie Rasinski, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. Gandy Goose has been studying his mail-order acting kit, and goes to visit his friend, Rudy Rooster, to show off his mimic skills. Rudy is unimpressed as his attention is more on another rooster who is bidding to replace Rudy as the ruler-of-the-roost in the hen-house. He gets Gandy to disguise himself as a fox and raid the hen-house, and Rudy will show up and run him off and be a hero of the hens. But...there is already a real fox in the barnyard and he has no intention of being run of by a rooster.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Barnyard Actor 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 Barnyard Actor page.

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

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Where can I watch Barnyard Actor (1955)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barnyard Actor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Barnyard Actor worth watching?
Barnyard Actor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Barnyard Actor released?
Barnyard Actor was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.