Peter and the Wolf

1946 • 15 min • Animation · Family

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Synopsis

Disney's animated adaptation of Prokofiev's masterpiece, in which every character is represented musically by a different instrument. Young Peter decides to go hunting for the wolf that's been prowling around the village. Along the way, he is joined by his friends the bird, the duck and the cat. All the fun comes to end, however, when the wolf makes an appearance. Will Peter and his friends live to tell of their adventures?

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

111 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
68 Audience · 110 · 49%

Disney's animated musical tells the tale of Peter and his animal friends venturing into the woods. They encounter a wolf, leading to a tense chase and a clever capture. Each character is represented by a unique instrument, bringing the classic story to life.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

A wolf chases and swallows a duck (who is later freed).
Characters face a menacing wolf, creating suspense and peril.
Peter disregards his grandfather's warning about the wolf.

What it models well

Bravery and courage
Resourcefulness
Friendship and teamwork
Appreciation for classical music

Talk about it after

Discuss the importance of listening to warnings from adults.
Talk about how different instruments create unique sounds and moods.
Explore emotions felt by characters and how they react to fear.
What does it mean to be brave?

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Top billed cast

Director: Clyde Geronimi • Crew: Eric Gurney, Sergei Prokofiev, Dick Huemer

Sterling Holloway
Narrator (voice)

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
So often it’s not just the film itself, but the memories it evokes that can make it special. Every time I see this, I recall the 16mm projector we had in the classroom and the tinny (mono) speaker that belted out the Prokofiev score.…
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