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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1937Movie1 h 23 minG

Animation
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic967.7Rotten Tomatoes97%78%

A nostalgic, heartwarming fantasy movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

The Happiest, Dopiest, Grumpiest, Sneeziest movie of the year.

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

Feels like

  • Classic Fairy Tale
  • Groundbreaking Animation
  • Iconic Musical Score
  • Wholesome Fantasy
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Grimm Origins Adapted
  • Vivid Visual Storytelling
  • Timeless Cultural Artifact

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
David Hand, Wilfred Jackson, Perce Pearce
Written by
Ted Sears, Webb Smith, Merrill De Maris
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
Edward H. Plumb, Paul J. Smith, Frank Churchill

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Facts

December 21, 1937 · 1 h 23 min · G

Released
December 21, 1937
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$185 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Black-and-White Morality, Transformation Sequence, Natural Spotlight +9

  • Black-and-White Morality
  • Transformation Sequence
  • Natural Spotlight
  • ...And That Little Girl Was Me
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Kick the Dog
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Offstage Villainy
  • Singing in the Shower
  • Younger Than They Look
  • Hard-Work Montage
  • When Trees Attack

12 of 335 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?"

Questions about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Disney+

In the United States, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs okay for kids?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Can I half-watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$185 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $185 million worldwide, 124.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs use?

Black-and-White MoralityTransformation SequenceNatural Spotlight...And That Little Girl Was MeDisney Villain DeathKick the DogAdaptation ExpansionOffstage VillainySinging in the ShowerYounger Than They LookHard-Work MontageWhen Trees Attackand 323 more

TV Tropes lists 335 tropes for it, including Black-and-White Morality, Transformation Sequence, and Natural Spotlight.