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Horton Hears a Who!

1970Movie26 min

AnimationFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A wholesome, hopeful animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

In this story, Horton discovers there is a microscopic community of intelligent beings called the Who's living on a plant that only he can hear. Recognising the dangers they face, he resolves to keep them safe. However, the other animals around him think Horton has gone crazy thinking that there are such beings.

Feels like

  • Dr. Seuss Adaptation
  • Animated Classic
  • Pro-Tolerance Message
  • Whimsical World
  • Family-Friendly
  • Nostalgic Storytelling
  • Imaginative Adventure
  • Moral Lesson
  • Charming Characters

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Written by
Dr. Seuss
Produced by
Dr. Seuss, Chuck Jones
Music by
Eugene Poddany

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Facts

March 18, 1970 · 26 min · Animation, Family

Released
March 18, 1970
Runtime
26 min
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Horton Hears a Who!?"

Questions about Horton Hears a Who!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Horton Hears a Who!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Horton Hears a Who! from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Microsoft Store.

Is Horton Hears a Who! worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Horton Hears a Who! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Horton Hears a Who!?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Horton Hears a Who! plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.