Spare the Rod (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1953, Spare the Rod is an animation and comedy film directed by Connie Rasinski, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. The town-fathers call on Mighty Mouse to aid the city where the juveniles are all delinquents, and threaten to ruin the town and end up as criminals. The super-mouse wins the respect and admiration of the delinquents-mice by his deeds of heroism while saving them from death, and they all reform and turn into ideal schoolboys.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Spare the Rod 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 Spare the Rod page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spare the Rod tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spare the Rod (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spare the Rod change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spare the Rod worth watching?
- Spare the Rod holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Spare the Rod released?
- Spare the Rod was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.