The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

G

Released Oct 5, 1949

1h 8m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Animation

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88%

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17 Reviews

71%

Audience Score

10,000+ Ratings

Two animated adaptations of classic literature make up this Disney film. In "The Wind in the Willows," wealthy Mr. Toad (Eric Blore) yearns for all the newest fads. When he wants an automobile, Mr. Toad sets out to get one any way he can. In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," gangly schoolmaster Ichabod Crane falls for the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. Caught in a love triangle with Katrina and Brom Bones, Ichabod fears a local legend called the Headless Horseman.

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Critics Consensus

This Disney two-fer may not be the most reverent literary adaptation, but it's remarkably crafted and emotionally resonant.

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TIME Magazine

An uneven doubleheader by Walt Disney, who has combined into one film two dissimilar literary classics.

Nov 16, 2009

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Engaging and lively.

Nov 3, 2009

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A.H. Weiler

New York Times

Mr. Disney, abetted by his staff, such perfect narrators as Bing Crosby and Basil Rathbone, and a pair of durable literary works, has fashioned a conclave of cartoon creatures, which... have the winsome qualities and charm of Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, et al.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 31, 2006

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

It is quite possible that The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is the worst Disney film to date. Absolutely worthless, the film is not even an empty experience but rather an actively harmful one.

Sep 6, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Just might be the definitive screen version of the classic literature, even though it's short, simple, and animated.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 3, 2020

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

The music is a lot of fun especially the Bing Crosby numbers.

Rated: A

May 9, 2019

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Ash W

For a movie dating back to the 1940's, this one has aged surprisingly well. Both shorts silly and charming. I would recommend this one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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Maria O

I loved watching Ichabod Crane during halloween... still do.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/23

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Tabitha B

The best of the Disney package films from the 1940s.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Daniel F

Nothing memorable about this film. just as bland and forgettable as the other films in this era before this. 4.0/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/08/23

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Dale R

By far the best movie to come out of this era of anthology films, this move combines the stories of Wind in the Willows and Sleepy Hollow. I did get a few laughs out of the tale of Mr. Toad, but the clear winner is Sleepy Hollow. That short is narrated and songs sung by Bing Crosby and I feel it is a must watch every Halloween. It also features the only villain in Disney canon to win, which gives it a uniqueness that gives it extra points for me. Two shorts I think everyone should see once.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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Jack O

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. I never heard of that title when I was a kid cause I was watching the other Disney films years ago and years ago I watched The Wind and the Willows and I loved it and ask for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the story of Ichabod which I've never watched when I was kid and teenager. But when I was on YouTube I find the title The adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and all I've ever watched is The Wind in the Willows and what I found surprising is that I hear the narrator telling a story of The Wind in the Willows is the person who stars in Sherlock Holmes. He's name is Basil Rathbone and he a really good job narrating and there is another narrator who is telling a story of Sleepy Hollow I never heard of his voice but I heard Ichabod Crane's voice sounded really like Bing Crosby. And yes I watched the Sleepy Hollow story recently but by god it is scary and I love the song which the boyfriend sings is beautiful and really creepy and I love the song which that Mr. Toad and Cyril sings is We're merrily on our way. These two stories conbind really well just like people says.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/23

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Jack Kinney

Director

Clyde Geronimi

Director

James Algar

Director

Eric Blore

Mr. Toad

J. Pat O'Malley

Cyril Proudbottom

John McLeish

Prosecutor

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Synopsis

Two animated adaptations of classic literature make up this Disney film. In "The Wind in the Willows," wealthy Mr. Toad (Eric Blore) yearns for all the newest fads. When he wants an automobile, Mr. Toad sets out to get one any way he can. In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," gangly schoolmaster Ichabod Crane falls for the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. Caught in a love triangle with Katrina and Brom Bones, Ichabod fears a local legend called the Headless Horseman.

Director: Jack Kinney, Clyde Geronimi, James Algar
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 1949, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 8m

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