My Little Pony: The Movie (1986): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
My Little Pony: The Movie is a 1986 animated musical directed by Gwen Wetzler and Akinori Matsubara, starring Cloris Leachman, Danny DeVito and Tony Randall. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Gwen Wetzler , Akinori Matsubara and Gerry Chiniquy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is My Little Pony: The Movie About?
The premise of My Little Pony: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a vibrant and harmonious world, the annual spring celebration in Ponyland is jeopardized by a growing threat. A powerful sorceress creates the Smooze, a massive purple entity, intending to plunge the land into darkness and obliterate its joyful spirit. The fate of Ponyland rests on the shoulders of unlikely heroes who must find a way to stop the sorceress and restore balance.
My Little Pony: The Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female friendship
- interspecies friendship
- 1980s
- spanking
- horse movie
- spring
- volcano
- baby dragon
- castle
- spring festival
- festival
- human girl
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- giant spider
- spell book
- water wall
- chipmunk
- skunk
- forest animal
- rabbit
- bird
- new home
- new house
- raccoon
- ballet
- monster plant
- snake
- frying pan
- ribbon
- flower
- tree monster
- running away
- pie
- cream pie
- mushroom
- swimming pool
- pool
- swamp
- spider
- giant fish
- bucket
- purple slime
- piano
- 13 year old
- ingredient
- spiderweb
- 2d animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- movie in title
- evil
My Little Pony: The Movie Cast
Cloris Leachman leads the cast, with Danny DeVito and Tony Randall. Directed by Gwen Wetzler, Akinori Matsubara and Gerry Chiniquy; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Gwen Wetzler
- Co-director Akinori Matsubara
- Co-director Gerry Chiniquy
- Co-director Gregg Vanzo
- Co-director Heungsun Oh
- Co-director Karen Peterson
- Co-director Margaret Nichols
- Co-director Mike Joens
- Co-director Ray Lee
- Co-director Robert Shellhorn
- Co-director Tom Ray
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My Little Pony: The Movie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave My Little Pony: The Movie 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 4.1
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TMDB 62% User score
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My Little Pony: The Movie Plot Summary
What happens in My Little Pony: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At Dream Castle, the playful ponies frolic through vibrant meadows and lush green fields alongside their animal friends. Meanwhile, Baby Lickety-Split is perfecting a new dance routine, with the help of her companion, Spike the baby dragon, who is there to play the piano for her practice. However, not far away, at the Volcano of Gloom, an evil witch named Hydra concocts a plot to sabotage the ponies’ festival. Her two inept daughters, Reeka and Draggle, do not meet the wicked expectations of their mother, prompting her to send them off on a mission to cause chaos during the festival.
Full summary
The whole story of My Little Pony: The Movie, scene by scene
My Little Pony: The Movie Box Office
My Little Pony: The Movie grossed $6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6M
- US & Canada
- $6M
My Little Pony: The Movie Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer My Little Pony: The Movie - 1986 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
- Clip My Little Pony: The Movie (2/2) Wicked Witch Hydia Has an Evil Plan
- Clip My Little Pony: The Movie (1/2) Lickety-Split Runs Away
How Well Do You Know My Little Pony: The Movie?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the wicked witch planning to sabotage the ponies' festival?
My Little Pony: The Movie Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Mon Petit Poney : Le Film” and “Mijn Lieve Pony: De Film”.
- Also known as
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- Mon Petit Poney : Le Film
- Mijn Lieve Pony: De Film
- Sagan om My Little Pony
- Mijn Kleine Pony: De Film
- Mein kleines Pony - Der Film
- Az én kicsi pónim
- My Little Pony: La película
- Mój Mały Kucyk
- Mio mini Pony - Il film
- Poneiul meu mic: Filmul artistic
- Mon Petit Poney
- Le Film
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- 小马驹电影
- Мой маленький пони
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My Little Pony: The Movie FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of My Little Pony: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Little Pony: The Movie?
My Little Pony: The Movie runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was My Little Pony: The Movie released?
My Little Pony: The Movie was released on June 6, 1986.
Who directed My Little Pony: The Movie?
My Little Pony: The Movie was directed by Gwen Wetzler, Akinori Matsubara and Gerry Chiniquy.
More films by Gwen Wetzler Who is in the cast of My Little Pony: The Movie?
My Little Pony: The Movie stars Cloris Leachman, Danny DeVito and Tony Randall, among 10 credited actors.
How much did My Little Pony: The Movie make at the box office?
My Little Pony: The Movie grossed $6 million worldwide.
How is My Little Pony: The Movie rated?
My Little Pony: The Movie has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 23 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does My Little Pony: The Movie have a post-credit scene?
Yes. My Little Pony: The Movie has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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