Bambi

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Bambi

G

Released Aug 21, 1942

1h 10m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Animation

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In a classic Disney animation, a fawn named Bambi joins his new friends, a young rabbit named Thumper and a skunk kit named Flower in happily exploring the woods. Bambi is captivated with a young doe named Faline, and he learns from his doting mother and his father -- the Great Prince of the Forest -- that besides the delights of the forest, there is danger in open meadows where hunters can see them. Though fear and tragedy touch Bambi's life, another spring brings renewal.

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Critics Consensus

Elegantly animated and deeply touching, Bambi is an enduring, endearing, and moving Disney classic.

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Manny Farber

The New Republic

The bogus art which has been creeping into the Disney pictures is really hammered at you in this one.

Jun 16, 2016

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

One of the most timeless and universal coming-of-age films ever, Bambi ranks with the very greatest of Disney's classic masterpieces.

Rated: A+

Oct 29, 2008

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

This animated feature based on Felix Salten's book about the coming of age of a fawn and his various forest friends (including the beloved Thumper) does convey some of the primal emotional power of Disney's features during this period.

Sep 3, 2008

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

The film’s final shot is one of the most striking and beautiful moments in animated film history.

Jun 18, 2024

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Disney starts to reach for a higher thesis but ultimately falls short, they will eventually find the nuance they clearly were looking for here in future films, but sadly Bambi just starts to scratch the surface of what they were ultimately looking for.

Rated: C+

Aug 28, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Even though Bambi is sanitized for a younger audience, the film itself is still one of the best animated movies of all time.

Dec 27, 2021

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Martina H

Bambi was the first movie I was allowed to see in the cinema. I was six years old and was completely enchanted by this wonderful masterpiece. I later watched the movie with my own children, and my grandchildren were also allowed to see it. It's a beautiful movie that you simply have to love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Luke R

Such a great classic! It’s like an old school The Lion King circle of life stuff.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Kevin P

A gorgeous love letter to nature that isn’t afraid to show its darker side with mankind’s unsettling relationship with wildlife. Admittedly, the first third of the movie pushes my patience with its overly schmaltzy cuteness and the conservation message for deer has unfortunately aged due to their current overpopulation. However, those scenes are still carried by a beautiful art style and arguably if it wasn’t so cutesy, the dark scenes might not have felt so impactful. The choir music is also very pleasant to listen to. While it’s certainly not one of my favorite Disney films, it holds up a lot better than all those countless parodies had me to believe.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Audience Member

Like I say in all my reviews, it all depends on the child. This along with Dumbo, The Aristocats, and Lilo and Stitch were all huge childhood favorites of mine, but I was more logical as a toddler and instead of being sad about this movie, I tried to analyze it. For some kids this movie may be too much. Even for adults it may be too much. Heck, I'm a teen and I can't watch this movie nowadays because I'll just cry my eyes out. It is really a beautiful piece, though. There are people who can handle it and people who can't. Either one is okay. I would recommend trying it out...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Lord V

Another amazing disney film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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William B

As a child, I watched this movie and it was one of the few movies, even to this day, that makes me tear up. The animation quality is simply outstanding for its time. However, despite the sadness, it had its time for daring and joyous adventure as well.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Hardie Albright

Adolescent Bambi

Stan Alexander

Young Flower

Peter Behn

Young Thumper

Tim Davis

Adult Thumper

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Synopsis

In a classic Disney animation, a fawn named Bambi joins his new friends, a young rabbit named Thumper and a skunk kit named Flower in happily exploring the woods. Bambi is captivated with a young doe named Faline, and he learns from his doting mother and his father -- the Great Prince of the Forest -- that besides the delights of the forest, there is danger in open meadows where hunters can see them. Though fear and tragedy touch Bambi's life, another spring brings renewal.

Director: David Hand
Producer: Walt Disney
Screenwriter: Larry Morey
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 1942, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.1M
Runtime: 1h 10m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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