Fun and Fancy Free.

Name: Fun and Fancy Free
Genre: Animation, Musical, Fantasy
Released: 1947-09-27
Duration: 73 min
Cast: Edgar Bergen, Luana Patten, Anita Gordon, Cliff Edwards, Billy Gilbert

A little music. A very tall beanstalk.

Jiminy Cricket helps introduce two stories: a circus bear seeking a new life, and Mickey, Donald and Goofy's climb into a giant's world. Live-action hosts connect the animated adventures.

73%Tomatometer11 critics · Rotten Tomatoes

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Why it’s a little special

The shorter stories and familiar characters make an easy way to explore classic Disney animation together.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

The giant threatens the heroes, Donald briefly menaces a cow with an axe, and bears fight. The Bongo segment's idea that slapping shows affection deserves context.

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: Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, William Morgan, Hamilton Luske
Starring: Edgar Bergen, Luana Patten, Anita Gordon, Cliff Edwards, Billy Gilbert, Dinah Shore
Written by: Sinclair Lewis, Homer Brightman, Ted Sears, Tom Oreb
Produced by: Walt Disney
Release date: September 27, 1947
Runtime: 73 minutes
Genre: Animation, Musical, Fantasy
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Language: English