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Bambi (1942): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bambi is a 1942 animated drama directed by Bill Roberts and David Hand, starring Hardie Albright, Marion Darlington and Thelma Boardman. It is partly based on The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten and Jack Zipes. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes and earned $267.4 million worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Directors
- Bill Roberts , David Hand and Graham Heid
- Original language
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French - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Bambi About?
The premise of Bambi without spoilers, adapted from The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten and Jack Zipes. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young deer named Bambi is introduced to the wonders and perils of the forest. The film follows his growth from a playful fawn to a majestic stag, as he learns important lessons about friendship, love, and the natural cycle of life. Bambi encounters various animal companions and faces challenging experiences that shape his understanding of the world around him.
Bambi Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deer
- fawn
- animal
- death of mother
- bambi character
- 2d animation
- hunter
- murder
- forest
- one word title
- forest fire
- loss of mother
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- blockbuster
- friendship
- rabbit
- gunshot wound
- based on novel
- skunk
- national film registry
- rifle
- absent father
- echo
- traditional animation
- disney animated canon
- coming of age
- classic animation
- snow adventure
- animals family
- young love
- maine
- child
- maturation
- anthropomorphic animal
- gun
- new friend
- talking skunk
- talking rabbit
- prince
- owl
- hunting
- character name in title
- flora
- fauna
- creek
- sliding
- beak
- respect
- pine
- hill
- dew
Where to watch
Where to Watch Bambi
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Bambi Cast
Hardie Albright leads the cast, with Marion Darlington and Thelma Boardman. Directed by Bill Roberts, David Hand and Graham Heid; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Bill Roberts
- Co-director David Hand
- Co-director Graham Heid
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Co-director James Algar - Co-director Norman Wright
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Co-director Paul Satterfield - Co-director Samuel Armstrong
Also Starring in Bambi
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Bambi Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bambi 91 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 91 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 70% User score
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Plot
Bambi Plot Summary
What happens in Bambi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of a dense forest, dawn emerges, scattering soft rays that struggle to pierce through the thick canopy. The air, enveloped in a tranquil blue mist, is disturbed only by the melodic sound of a distant waterfall and the gentle stirrings of nature awakening. As sleepy birds start their day, a great old owl silently swoops down to his hollow tree, ready to rest, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the world around him. Meanwhile, the young rabbit Thumper, always the first of his family to rise, stretches and yawns.
Full summary
The whole story of Bambi, scene by scene
Box office
Bambi Box Office
Bambi grossed $267.4 million worldwide. $102.2 million came from the US and Canada and $165.2 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$267.4M
- US & Canada
- $102.2M
- International
- $165.2M
US & Canada 38%
Rest of the world 62%
Awards
Bambi Awards & Nominations
Bambi was nominated for 3 Oscars.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1943 3 nominations- Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
- Nominated Music (Song)
- Nominated Sound Recording
Videos
Bambi Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 5 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Bambi - 1942 Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Bambi - 1988 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)
- Trailer Bambi - 2005 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer #2
- Trailer Bambi - 1982 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Bambi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the new prince born in the forest?
Details
Bambi Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Walt Disney's Bambi” and “Bambi 1”.
- Also known as
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- Walt Disney's Bambi
- Bambi 1
- 밤비
- Μπάμπι
- Бэмби
- Бемби
- 小鹿斑比
- במבי
- Бембі
- バンビ
- Бамби
- بامبی
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- Bembis
- Bembi
- بامبي
- กวางน้อย...แบมบี้, ბემბი
- Bembijs
- Chú Nai Bambi
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From the blog
Articles About Bambi
Our article about Bambi: “The Evolution of Children's Films and Family Movies”.
FAQ
Bambi FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Bambi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bambi?
Bambi runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Bambi released?
Bambi was released on August 21, 1942.
Who directed Bambi?
Bambi was directed by Bill Roberts, David Hand and Graham Heid.
More films by Bill Roberts Who is in the cast of Bambi?
Bambi stars Hardie Albright, Marion Darlington and Thelma Boardman, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Bambi?
In the US, Bambi is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bambi make at the box office?
Bambi grossed $267.4 million worldwide ($102.2 million domestic, $165.2 million international).
How is Bambi rated?
Bambi has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 91 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Bambi based on a book?
Yes. Bambi is partly adapted from The Original Bambi: The Story of a Life in the Forest by Felix Salten, Jack Zipes and Alenka Sottler.
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