John Critic
10/105 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My personal icon for classical music and the source of famed 20th Century conductor Leopold Stokowski being my idol due to his shadowy leading image!!!
Reviewed on March 25, 2022
Fantasia(1940)
The most sensational sound you'll ever see!
7.4(3,389)2h 4m1940-11-13
AnimationFamilyFantasy
Fantasia Synopsis
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.
Fantasia (1940) is a animation, family and fantasy film directed by Wilfred Jackson, released on November 13, 1940 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Deems Taylor, Walt Disney, Julietta Novis and Leopold Stokowski. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 3,389 ratings.
- Director:
- Wilfred Jackson
- Writers:
- Dick Huemer, Joe Grant
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Budget:
- $2,280,000
- Revenue:
- $76,411,819
- Status:
- Released
Fantasia (1940) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fantasia before you stream it.
Fantasia Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Fantasia.
Fantasia - Trailer #12 - 1990 Reissue (35mm 4K)
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Fantasia - 1941 Theatrical Trailer
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Fantasia - 1969 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)
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Fantasia - 1982 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)
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Sigourney Weaver On The Classical Music In FANTASIA
Featurette
How-To Draw Sorcerer Mickey From ‘Fantasia’
Featurette
Fantasia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deems Taylor
as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
Walt Disney
as Mickey Mouse (segment 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice') (voice)
- Julietta Novis
Julietta Novis
as Soloist (segment 'Ave Maria') (singing voice)
Leopold Stokowski
as Self - Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Wilfred Jackson, written by Dick Huemer and Joe Grant, produced by Walt Disney.
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Fantasia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 3,389 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Where to start with this wonderfully evocative interpretation of seven timeless pieces of classical music that accompany perhaps not Disney's most detailed, but still wonderful animations. It is essentially a series of short stories - each as different from the other as you can imagine. I think that's the most important principle when enjoying this - you must use your imagination. The representations try, with…
Reviewed on June 23, 2022
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Fantasia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fantasia online?
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Fantasia (1940) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fantasia?
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The main cast of Fantasia (1940) includes Deems Taylor, Walt Disney, Julietta Novis and Leopold Stokowski. The film was directed by Wilfred Jackson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fantasia released?
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Fantasia was released on November 13, 1940 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Fantasia worth watching?
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Fantasia (1940) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 3,389 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fantasia?
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Yes. The official Fantasia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.