Gallavants (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Gallavants is a family and animation film directed by Art Vitello, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. "In life you have to work fo what you want," Shando's wise old teacher tells him. Shando wants to become a music ant but first he must earn the kabump that all working adult ants have. However, Shando spends his time daydreaming and instead of earning his kabump, he acquires a fake one. He soon learns that true success comes only with hard work and honesty.
Who’s in it. Gallavants stars Robert Lydiard as Shando (voice), Vic Perrin as Teetor (voice), Peter Cullen as Antonim (voice) and Joyce Gittlin as Eegee (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Gallavants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gallavants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gallavants tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gallavants (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gallavants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gallavants worth watching?
- Gallavants holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gallavants?
- Gallavants stars Robert Lydiard, Vic Perrin, Peter Cullen, Joyce Gittlin and Frank Welker.
- When was Gallavants released?
- Gallavants was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.