Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)
Walt Disney's pioneering animated masterpiece — the fairy tale that launched an empire and enchanted generations worldwide.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Movie Information
- Original Title: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Release Year: 1938
- Directed by: David Hand, Ben Sharpsteen et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Family
- Age Rating (US): G
- Runtime: 1h 23m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 12, 1938 (United Kingdom - U), July 15, 1983 (United States - G), May 4, 1938 (Canada), February 24, 1950 (Germany - 0), May 4, 1938 (France - TP), February 10, 1965 (India), July 31, 1938 (New Zealand), June 2, 1938 (Australia - G), September 5, 1938 (Brazil), July 21, 1938 (Mexico - AA), December 8, 1938 (Italy - T), October 6, 1941 (Spain - APTA), November 16, 1956 (South Korea - ALL), June 2, 1938 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Blanche Neige et les 7 Nains (FR), Η Χιονάτη και οι Επτά Νάνοι (GR), 白雪姫 (JP), 백설공주와 일곱 난쟁이 (KR), Snehvit og de syv dvergene (NO), Білосніжка і сім гномів (UA), 白雪公主 (CN), Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (US)
- Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Plot
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.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Hand
- Ben Sharpsteen
- William Cottrell
- Larry Morey
- Perce Pearce
- Wilfred Jackson
Main Cast
- Adriana Caselotti
- Lucille La Verne
- Harry Stockwell
- Roy Atwell
- Pinto Colvig
- Otis Harlan
- Scotty Mattraw
- Billy Gilbert
- Eddie Collins
- Moroni Olsen
Writers
- Ted Sears
- Richard Creedon
- Otto Englander
- Dick Rickard
- Earl Hurd
Producers
- Walt Disney
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - FAQs
Where can you stream Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is available to stream on Disney Plus as part of its subscription library. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs based on a true story?
No, but it is based on the fairy tale "Schneewittchen" published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812. Some historians suggest the original tale may have drawn on real folklore from the Lohr am Main region of Germany, though the Disney film is a fictional adaptation.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs about?
A kind princess named Snow White flees into the forest to escape her vain, jealous stepmother, the Evil Queen, who wants to be the fairest in the land. Snow White finds refuge with seven charming dwarfs, but the Queen's deadly schemes soon follow her there.
Was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs the first Disney animated feature?
Yes. Released in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first feature-length cel-animated film in motion picture history and the first produced by Walt Disney Productions. It was a landmark achievement that established Disney as a major force in entertainment.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
Adriana Caselotti voices Snow White, Lucille La Verne voices the Queen and the Witch, Harry Stockwell voices the Prince, and Roy Atwell voices Doc. Pinto Colvig voices Sleepy and Grumpy, Otis Harlan voices Happy, Scotty Mattraw voices Bashful, and Billy Gilbert voices Sneezy.
What is the age rating for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is rated G (General Audiences) in the United States, making it suitable for all ages. Despite its G rating, some scenes featuring the Evil Queen and her transformation into a witch may be intense for very young viewers.
Did Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs win any awards?
Walt Disney received an honorary Academy Award for the film in 1939 — famously presented as one full-sized Oscar and seven miniature ones. The film was also selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1989.
How long is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes (83 minutes), making it one of the shorter Disney animated features. Its brisk pacing keeps the story engaging from the opening fairy-tale storybook sequence to its memorable conclusion.
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