Walt Before Mickey (2015): Cast & Plot
Walt Before Mickey is a 2015 drama directed by Khoa Le, starring Owen Teague as Young Walt Disney, Thomas Ian Nicholas and Nicolas D'Amico. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Khoa Le
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kvibe Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Walt Before Mickey About?
The premise of Walt Before Mickey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Walt Disney’s journey to becoming a global icon began long before Mickey Mouse. This film explores the early years of his life, revealing a childhood marked by hardship and determination. It recounts the challenges he faced and the obstacles he overcame, ultimately paving the way for his groundbreaking career and the creation of a beloved entertainment empire. The story is based on the book "Walt Before Mickey" and offers a glimpse into the foundations of a legendary legacy.
Walt Before Mickey Cast & Characters
Owen Teague leads the cast as Young Walt Disney, with Thomas Ian Nicholas as Walt Disney and Nicolas D'Amico as Young Walt Pfeiffer. Directed by Khoa Le; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Khoa Le
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Owen Teague as Young Walt Disney -
Thomas Ian Nicholas as Walt Disney - Nicolas D'Amico as Young Walt Pfeiffer
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Kate Katzman as Lillian Disney
Also Starring in Walt Before Mickey
· 28 more- Jodie Sweetin Charlotte Disney
- Donn Lamkin Elias Disney
- Natasha Sherritt Edna Disney
- Briana Colman Ruth Disney
- Armando Gutierrez Ub Iwerks
- Taylor Gray Friz Freleng
- David Henrie Rudy Ising
- Arthur L. Bernstein Frank Newman
- Frank Licari George Winkler
- Flora Bonfanti Margaret Winkler
- Beatrice Taveras Virginia Davis
- Conor Dubin Charles Mintz
- Jon Heder Roy Disney
- Ayla Kell Bridgit
- Randy Molnar Robert
- Hunter Gomez Hugh Harman
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- Brian Brightman Pesman
- Alex Higgins Danny
- Ben Krieger Featured Extra
- Sheena Colette Dessie
- Haley Swindal Maggie
- Timothy Neil Williams Fred Harman
- Tamela D'Amico Mrs. Doyle
- Maralee Thompson Dawn Paris
- Noah Forgione Young Roy Disney
- Demitri Vardoulias Young Walt Disney
- Grace Flatscher Lois Hardwick
- Christopher Dosen Leslie Mace
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One more film directed by Khoa Le: Bezos.
Walt Before Mickey Plot Summary
What happens in Walt Before Mickey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Walt Disney, Thomas Ian Nicholas, is introduced through a reflective narration that threads his early curiosity with animation into a sweeping, human portrait of perseverance and imagination. As a teenager, the story follows the arc from a Kansas City living room to the feelings and ambitions that will shape a creator’s future. In 1919, after serving with the Red Cross, the young animator moves in with his older brother Roy, and Roy’s girlfriend Edna, Natasha Sherritt, in a crowded Kansas City apartment where sketches begin to feel like a lifeline. Roy’s health takes him west to California, leaving Walt to fend for himself while coping with his brother’s tuberculosis and a city that seems to demand more than talent alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Walt Before Mickey, scene by scene
Walt Before Mickey Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Walt Before Mickey.
How Well Do You Know Walt Before Mickey?
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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What was the name of the early studio Walt Disney founded in Kansas City?
Walt Before Mickey Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “The Dreamer” and “Walt antes de Mickey”.
- Also known as
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- The Dreamer
- Walt antes de Mickey
- Walt avant Mickey
- Walt vor Micky
- Walt Antes do Mickey
- Walt prima di Topolino
- Уолт до Микки
- 월트 비포 미키
- Miki'den Önce Walt Vardı
- Młody Disney
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Walt Before Mickey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Walt Before Mickey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Walt Before Mickey?
Walt Before Mickey runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Walt Before Mickey released?
Walt Before Mickey was released on August 5, 2015.
Who directed Walt Before Mickey?
Walt Before Mickey was directed by Khoa Le.
More films by Khoa Le Who is in the cast of Walt Before Mickey?
Walt Before Mickey stars Owen Teague as Young Walt Disney, Thomas Ian Nicholas as Walt Disney and Nicolas D'Amico as Young Walt Pfeiffer, among 32 credited actors.
Does Walt Before Mickey have a post-credit scene?
No. Walt Before Mickey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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