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Melody Time

1948Movie1 h 15 minNR

AnimationMusic
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic696.2Rotten Tomatoes58%47%

A wholesome, wondrous animated movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

For Your All-Time Good Time!

In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.

Feels like

  • Animated Musical Anthology
  • Classic Disney
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Vibrant Animation
  • Wholesome Storytelling
  • Technicolor Fantasy
  • Iconic Characters
  • Lighthearted Fun

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, Clyde Geronimi
Written by
Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi, Erdman Penner
Produced by
Walt Disney

Everyone

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Facts

May 27, 1948 · 1 h 15 min · NR

Released
May 27, 1948
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Music, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Grimmification, You Are Better Than You Think You Are, Impossible Hourglass Figure +9

  • Grimmification
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are
  • Impossible Hourglass Figure
  • List Song
  • Raised by Wolves
  • Muscles Are Meaningless
  • "Setting Off" Song
  • Phallic Weapon
  • Never Say "Die"
  • Disney Acid Sequence
  • Broken Ace
  • Everything Trying to Kill You

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Melody Time?"

Questions about Melody Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Melody Time?

PrimeDisney+

In the United States, Melody Time streams on Prime and Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is Melody Time worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Melody Time okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Melody Time?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Melody Time?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Was Melody Time a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Melody Time use?

GrimmificationYou Are Better Than You Think You AreImpossible Hourglass FigureList SongRaised by WolvesMuscles Are Meaningless"Setting Off" SongPhallic WeaponNever Say "Die"Disney Acid SequenceBroken AceEverything Trying to Kill Youand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Grimmification, You Are Better Than You Think You Are, and Impossible Hourglass Figure.