Fun and Fancy Free

1947 • 73 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy · Comedy · Adventure

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Synopsis

Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

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Jiminy Cricket hosts two animated tales: Bongo, a circus bear seeking freedom, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a whimsical retelling of the classic fairy tale featuring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. The film blends musical numbers and vibrant animation for a family-friendly experience.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

A giant character may be intimidating
Some peril for characters like Mickey
A bear fights for his mate with slapping

What it models well

Friendship and teamwork
Seeking freedom and happiness
Perseverance through challenges
The power of imagination

Talk about it after

Sharing and personal property
Facing fears and standing up for others
The difference between circus animals and wild animals

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Top billed cast

Director: Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts, William Morgan • Crew: Harry Reeves, Homer Brightman, Eldon Dedini, Ted Sears, Lance Nolley, Tom Oreb

Trailers & clips

Fun and Fancy Free - 1947 Theatrical Trailer

Fun And Fancy Free

Reviewer notes

Recommended
After World War 2 the Disney studio had difficulty getting back to where they were prior to the war's disruptive affects on the studio's operations. Having said that, they produced what they called "Package Features", which contained multiple stories rather than just one feature, as was the case with "Snow White", "Pinocchio", and "Fantasia", prior to the war. This one, "Fun And Fancy Free", uses 2 story lines t...
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