Home Defense (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1943, Home Defense is an animation film directed by Jack King, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Donald is manning a listening post and falls asleep; he blows trumpet calls in his sleep and wakes his nephews. For their revenge, they send up a model airplane filled with gingerbread men with parachutes; Donald shoots it down, and cowers in fear when he sees the parachutes (and hears a simulated battle), until one lands on his beak. Donald kicks his nephews out until he mistakes a bee for an airplane, and calls them back to fight this menace.
Who’s in it. Home Defense stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Dewey / Louie (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Home Defense 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 Home Defense page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Defense tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Defense (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home Defense change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Home Defense worth watching?
- Home Defense holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home Defense?
- Home Defense stars Clarence Nash.
- When was Home Defense released?
- Home Defense was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.