Little Straw Bull (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, Little Straw Bull is an animation film directed by Olga Khodatayeva, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Animated adaptation of a Ukrainian folk tale. Forest thieves — a bear cub, a hare, and a fox — keep sneaking onto a grandfather’s homestead, causing trouble for him and his granddaughter. To teach the little bandits a lesson, the grandfather builds a straw bull and covers its sides with tar. He sets the bull out on a clearing. The curious thieves gather around the strange creature, and one by one get stuck to its sticky, tar-covered sides...
Who’s in it. Little Straw Bull stars Mariya Vinogradova as The Hare (voice), Yuri Khrzhanovsky as The Bear Cub (voice), Erast Garin as The Old Man (voice) and Galina Novozhilova as The Granddaughter / The Fox (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Little Straw Bull has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Straw Bull page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Straw Bull tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Straw Bull (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Straw Bull change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Straw Bull worth watching?
- Little Straw Bull holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Straw Bull?
- Little Straw Bull stars Mariya Vinogradova, Yuri Khrzhanovsky, Erast Garin and Galina Novozhilova.
- When was Little Straw Bull released?
- Little Straw Bull was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.