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Bambi

1942·Movie
1h 10min·G
IMDb7.3Metacritic917.5Rotten Tomatoes91%73%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Scare4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Love Comes To The Forest Folk . . . and to you, in one of the world's greatest love stories!

Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Classic Animated FilmComing-of-Age StoryNature and WildlifeLoss and ResilienceMelancholy ToneIconic ScoreHeartwarming FriendshipNostalgic ExperienceVisually Appealing

Crew

Directed by:
David Hand, James Algar, Bill Roberts
Written by:
Ralph Wright, Perce Pearce, Mel Shaw
Produced by:
Walt Disney
Composed by:
James MacDonald, Frank Churchill, Frank Churchill

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Bambi

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Where can I stream Bambi legally?

Disney+

Bambi is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bambi worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bambi rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bambi?

1 h 10 min

Bambi runs 1 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bambi?

Critics91
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Bambi higher (91) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bambi a box office hit?

Budget$858,000
Box office$267 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $858,000 to make and earned $267 million worldwide, 311.7 times its budget.

What language is Bambi in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bambi?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bambi in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bambi use?

"Near and Dear" Baby NamingHope Sprouts EternalFear-Induced IdiocyWait HereCrossoverCrossoverClever CrowsAdaptation Title ChangeWing ShieldAward-Bait SongSacrificial LionAmbiguous Time Periodand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 storytelling tropes for Bambi, including "Near and Dear" Baby Naming, Hope Sprouts Eternal, Fear-Induced Idiocy.