IMDb >
Fantasia (1940)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsFantasia (1940) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 43 | slideshow) |
Overview
User Rating:
Directors:
Writers:
Release Date:
6 January 1942 (USA)
more
Tagline:
Walt Disney's Technicolor FEATURE triumph more
Plot:
A collection of animated interpretations of great works of Western classical music. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
5 wins
&
1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(53 articles)
Get Swept Away With "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"
(From SneakPeek. 15 December 2009, 2:38 PM, PST)
Watch the first 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' trailer
(From Zap2It - From Inside the Box. 11 December 2009, 9:45 AM, PST)
(From SneakPeek. 15 December 2009, 2:38 PM, PST)
Watch the first 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' trailer
(From Zap2It - From Inside the Box. 11 December 2009, 9:45 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Unusual & Very Creative
more (127 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Leopold Stokowski | ... | Himself (Conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra) | |
| Deems Taylor | ... | Narrator (1940 original) | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Julietta Novis | ... | Soloist (segment "Ave Maria") (voice) | |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
120 min | USA:124 min (restored roadshow version) | USA:125 min (original release) | USA:80 min (cut version)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (1956 re-release) |
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Dolby (35 mm prints) (re-release) |
Fantasound (original release) |
Mono (1941 roadshow screenings) |
Mono (1947 re-release)
Certification:
Australia:G |
USA:Approved (PCA #5920) |
South Korea:All |
Portugal:M/12 |
USA:G (re-rating) (1969) |
Netherlands:AL |
Argentina:Atp |
Canada:G |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-10 |
Germany:6 |
Peru:PT |
Sweden:11 (re-release) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:U |
Brazil:Livre
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The initial wide release was a dismal box office failure. In later years, some theater chains, which would normally run any Disney release, would not book the reissues of this film. However, by the 1969 reissue, the film attracted considerable interest for its supposedly psychedelic imagery and Disney marketed the film according to take advantage of it. The reissue was successful and the film's reputation and popular appeal grew from that point to where its first home video release in 1991 broke records for sales.
more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" sequence, as Mickey Mouse waves his hands in front of him to make the broom come to life, his sleeves spill over his hands. It then cuts to his shadow on the wall, where his hands are fully exposed.
more
Quotes:
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Ave Maria
more
FAQ
How many different versions of Fantasia are there?more
more (127 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Fantasia (1940) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Holy Mountain | Fantasia/2000 | Stardust | Kaidan | Enchanted |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Animation section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |


This unusual and very creative classic of animation combines a very interesting idea with quite a bit of imagination, plus visual effects that still hold up quite well. All but a couple of the sequences are quite enjoyable, and some especially so. Even the segments that don't work as well are usually at least interesting, since you can at least appreciate what they were trying to accomplish.
You don't really have to be all that familiar with the specific pieces of music for it to be worthwhile, since in several cases they chose to match the music with material that is rather different in nature from any original context that it may have had. And in any case, the animated sequences are intended to provide the context, in terms of the movie.
No doubt, everyone will have his or her own favorite segments, based on the music itself and on the choice of accompanying visual material. The "Sorcerer's Apprentice" sequence, with Mickey Mouse, is certainly one of the most memorable. The adaptation of "The Rite of Spring" is quite imaginative in using an entirely different setting for the music. "Night on Bald Mountain" has striking and sometimes bizarre visuals.
Many of the classic Disney features still hold up well as family entertainment, but "Fantasia" is unique for its combination of imaginative concept and visual creativity. Not every minute of it works, but that's the price of being willing to experiment. It's an enjoyable and satisfying feature that well deserves to be remembered.