A Night on Bald Mountain (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1933, A Night on Bald Mountain is an animation, fantasy and horror film directed by Alexandre Alexeieff, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Mussorgsky's composition is the soundtrack for this pin-screen animated take on night and wild things. A scarecrow blows down, clouds move by quickly. Beings take shape; a town appears, animals flee, and a horse gallops by. A child looks on. Monsters run and float by: the phantasmagoric is everywhere. A woman's figure tumbles through space. A clash ensues. The horse falls. Goblins take control. The night and its denizens are relentless. Forms appear and become grotesque. Will dawn and calm ever come?
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Night on Bald Mountain 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 A Night on Bald Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Night on Bald Mountain tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night on Bald Mountain (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Night on Bald Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Night on Bald Mountain worth watching?
- A Night on Bald Mountain holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was A Night on Bald Mountain released?
- A Night on Bald Mountain was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.