Bambi (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1948, Bambi is a reality series.
What it’s about. The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television to personalities in the media, arts, culture, sports, and other fields "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year", both domestic and foreign. First held in 1948, it is the oldest media award in Germany. The trophy is named after Felix Salten's book Bambi, A Life in the Woods and its statuettes are in the shape of the novel's titular fawn character. They were originally made of porcelain until 1958, when the organizers switched to using gold, with the casting done by the art casting workshop of Ernst Strassacker in Süßen.
Who’s in it. Bambi stars Olga Tschechowa as Self (archive footage), Mady Rahl as Self (archive footage), Charles Bickford as Self (archive footage) and William Eythe as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Bambi 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 Bambi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bambi tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bambi (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bambi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bambi worth watching?
- Bambi holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bambi?
- Bambi stars Olga Tschechowa, Mady Rahl, Charles Bickford, William Eythe and Jennifer Jones.
- When was Bambi released?
- Bambi was released in 1948.