The Great Experiment (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1934, The Great Experiment is an animation film directed by Sid Marcus, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Scrappy cartoon from Charles Mintz of Columbia Pictures. In this one, mad scientist Hugo Plotz experiments on the boy character in a water bowl by first turning him into a fish and then an old man. When his little brother comes in, Hugo then turns them into babies. And then when they go back to normal, they travel into the future, all the way to 1990. There they encounter people in propeller hats and attempt to rescue a girl from Plotz.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Great Experiment 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 The Great Experiment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Experiment tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Experiment (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Experiment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Experiment worth watching?
- The Great Experiment holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Great Experiment released?
- The Great Experiment was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.