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Bartok the Magnificent

1999Movie1 h 8 minG

AnimationComedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–46%

A nostalgic animated movie about fantasy and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The lovable hero from Anastasia is back!

Albino bat Bartok – former sidekick to the wicked Grigori Rasputin – ventures to prove his true worth on a new quest to defeat the legendary Russian witch Baba Yaga.

Feels like

  • Family Adventure
  • Albino Bat
  • Baba Yaga
  • Russian Folklore
  • Quest for Worth
  • Comedic Sidekick
  • Animated Nostalgia
  • Charming
  • 2D Animation

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Gary Goldman, Don Bluth
Written by
Jay Lacopo
Produced by
Gary Goldman, Don Bluth
Music by
Stephen Flaherty

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Facts

September 7, 1999 · 1 h 8 min · G

Released
September 7, 1999
Runtime
1 h 8 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Public Domain Character, Obviously Evil, Eat the Camera +9

  • Public Domain Character
  • Obviously Evil
  • Eat the Camera
  • Just Toying with Them
  • Bit-by-Bit Transformation
  • Bond One-Liner
  • Heel Realization
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Bad People Abuse Animals
  • Hidden Heart of Gold
  • Behavioral Transformation First
  • Deadpan Snarker

12 of 141 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bartok the Magnificent?"

Questions about Bartok the Magnificent

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Where can I stream Bartok the Magnificent?

Hoopla

In the United States, Bartok the Magnificent is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Bartok the Magnificent worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Bartok the Magnificent a sequel?

  1. Anastasia (1997)
  2. Bartok the Magnificent (1999)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Anastasia (1997).

Is Bartok the Magnificent okay for kids?

G

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

Will Bartok the Magnificent make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bartok the Magnificent?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bartok the Magnificent use?

Public Domain CharacterObviously EvilEat the CameraJust Toying with ThemBit-by-Bit TransformationBond One-LinerHeel RealizationMy God, What Have I Done?Bad People Abuse AnimalsHidden Heart of GoldBehavioral Transformation FirstDeadpan Snarkerand 129 more

TV Tropes lists 141 tropes for it, including Public Domain Character, Obviously Evil, and Eat the Camera.