The Lorax(1972)
The Adorable Lorax Speaks For The Trees In This Music-Filled Tale That’s Certain To Please!
The Lorax Synopsis
The Once-ler, a ruined industrialist, tells the tale of his rise to wealth and subsequent fall, as he disregarded the warnings of a wise old forest creature called the Lorax about the environmental destruction caused by his greed.
The Lorax (1972) is a animation, family, tv movie, drama and fantasy film directed by Hawley Pratt, released on February 14, 1972 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Eddie Albert, Bob Holt, Athena Lorde and Harlen Carraher. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Hawley Pratt
- Writers:
- Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss
- Producers:
- Friz Freleng, Dr. Seuss
- Production:
- DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, CBS, The Cat in the Hat Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Lorax (1972) Trailer
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The Lorax Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Albert
as Narrator
Bob Holt
as The Lorax / The Once-ler (voice)
Athena Lorde
as Miss O'Schmunsler (voice)
- Harlen Carraher
Harlen Carraher
as Boy (voice)
Scatman Crothers
as Singer
Vivian Vance
as Singer
Thurl Ravenscroft
as Singer
Key crew
Directed by Hawley Pratt, written by Dr. Seuss and Dr. Seuss, produced by Friz Freleng and Dr. Seuss.
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The Lorax Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 145 ratings.
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The Lorax – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lorax online?
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The Lorax (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lorax?
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The main cast of The Lorax (1972) includes Eddie Albert, Bob Holt, Athena Lorde, Harlen Carraher and Scatman Crothers. The film was directed by Hawley Pratt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lorax released?
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The Lorax was released on February 14, 1972 and runs for 25m.
Is The Lorax worth watching?
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The Lorax (1972) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lorax?
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Yes. The official The Lorax trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.