The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
100%TomatometerA brushstroke becomes a life.
LITTLE DREAMERS
Frank and Ollie.
A friendship drawn by hand.
Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston look back on their work and long friendship. Sketches, film clips and demonstrations show how movement can express a character's feelings.
Why it’s a little special
A warm introduction to hand-drawn animation for children who wonder how drawings come alive.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
A reflective documentary rather than a cartoon feature. Some discussion of aging and the passage of time may prompt questions.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Theodore Thomas
- Starring
- Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston
- Produced by
- Kuniko Okubo, Theodore Thomas
- Release date
- October 20, 1995
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Language
- English
YOUR SOFA. YOUR CINEMA.
Where to watch.
A good story is one click away.
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Film facts: official studio page . Checked 2026-11-01. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.