Peter and the Wolf (1995): Cast & Plot
Peter and the Wolf is a 1995 family animated film directed by George Daugherty, starring Ross Malinger as Peter, Lloyd Bridges and Kirstie Alley. It runs 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Director
- George Daugherty
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IF/X Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peter and the Wolf About?
The premise of Peter and the Wolf without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sergei Prokofsky’s 1936 symphonic masterpiece “Peter and the Wolf,” famed for its music and story of a clever boy outwitting a wolf, is re‑imagined by George Daugherty for modern audiences. Live‑action framing scenes with a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosting his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger) give way to Chuck Jones‑style animation. The tale comes alive as animated characters personify the RCA Symphony Orchestra’s instruments, blending narration with vivid visuals.
Peter and the Wolf Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- traditional animation
- wolf
- based on song
- boy
- lost in woods
- animal in title
- character name in title
Peter and the Wolf Cast & Characters
Ross Malinger leads the cast as Peter, with Lloyd Bridges as Grandfather and Kirstie Alley as Annie / Narrator (voice) / Duck (voice) / Cat (voice). Directed by George Daugherty.
- Director George Daugherty
- Ross Malinger as Peter
- Lloyd Bridges as Grandfather
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Kirstie Alley as Annie / Narrator (voice) / Duck (voice) / Cat (voice)
More from George Daugherty
One more film directed by George Daugherty: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.
Peter and the Wolf Plot Summary
What happens in Peter and the Wolf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Annie Kirstie Alley and her son, Peter Ross Malinger, are greeted with a notably warm welcome by his grandfather, Lloyd Bridges, as they pull up to his house. The reunion unfolds in the dining room, where the trio talks through their hectic daily routine in Los Angeles. As the conversation shifts, Grandfather senses how little time Annie and Peter have to spend together and contemplates ways to help them reconnect. Annie, in turn, reveals how the city can feel overwhelming and even frightening at times, offering a window into the fragility and resilience of their family bond.
Full summary
The whole story of Peter and the Wolf, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Peter and the Wolf?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays Peter's mother Annie in the film?
Peter and the Wolf Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Chuck Jones' Peter and the Wolf” and “Pierre et le loup”.
- Also known as
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- Chuck Jones' Peter and the Wolf
- Pierre et le loup
- Peter und der Wolf
- פטר והזאב
- Pedro e o Lobo
- Peter en de Wolf
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Movies Like Peter and the Wolf
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Peter and the Wolf, Peter and the Wolf and Peter & the Wolf.
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Peter and the Wolf 1946 -
Peter and the Wolf 1996 -
Peter & the Wolf 2023 -
Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy 1993 -
The New Adventures of Peter Rabbit 1995 -
Three Little Wolves 1936 -
Peter in Magicland 1990 -
Peter and the Magic Egg 1983 -
Three Little Pigs 1933 -
Peter Pan 1988 -
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1991 -
Wolf Hounded 1959
Peter and the Wolf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Peter and the Wolf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf runs 46 minutes.
When was Peter and the Wolf released?
Peter and the Wolf was released on December 8, 1995.
Who directed Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf was directed by George Daugherty.
More films by George Daugherty Who is in the cast of Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf stars Ross Malinger as Peter, Lloyd Bridges as Grandfather and Kirstie Alley as Annie / Narrator (voice) / Duck (voice) / Cat (voice).
Does Peter and the Wolf have a post-credit scene?
No. Peter and the Wolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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