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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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The Grimm fairy tale gets a Technicolor treatment in Disney's first animated feature. Jealous of Snow White's beauty, the wicked queen orders the murder of her innocent stepdaughter, but later discovers that Snow White is still alive and hiding in a cottage with seven friendly little miners. Disguising herself as a hag, the queen brings a poisoned apple to Snow White, who falls into a death-like sleep that can be broken only by a kiss from the prince.
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With its involving story and characters, vibrant art, and memorable songs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set the animation standard for decades to come.

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Caroline Siede Girl Culture (Substack) Mar 15, 2025
Narratively and thematically, Disney princess films would evolve quite a bit over the next 88 years. But tonally and visually, Snow White set a template Disney has never entirely moved away from. Go to Full Review
Otis Ferguson The New Republic Dec 21, 2022
To say of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that it is among the genuine artistic achievements of this country takes no great daring. Go to Full Review
Mildred Martin Philadelphia Inquirer Dec 21, 2022
"Masterpiece" and all the other enthusiastic words that are to be lavished upon [Snow White] seem too heavy a burden to bear for anything spun with such gracious, heart-warming charm, woven from the stuff of dreams. Go to Full Review
Mat Brunet AniMat's Review (YouTube) Oct 10, 2025
9/10
There are several movies that can be considered The Greatest Animated Film of All Time, but there’s a reason why Snow White is the only feature that is also known as The One That Started it All. Go to Full Review
Ben Sherlock Screen Rant Mar 28, 2025
8/10
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' live-action remake might be getting eviscerated by critics, but the O.G. Disney Princess movie is a timeless gem. Go to Full Review
Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews Mar 12, 2025
3.5/5
Even if its revolutionary elements may have diminished in today’s context, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) still manages to be engaging through its masterful visuals. Go to Full Review
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Teddy B @RT90521672 2 days ago What is so remarkable about this film is that it really COULD have just been a 'first' for animation, holding no value outside of that singular, if impressive, achievement. Disney and his team could have just made this series of boilerplate Silly Symphonies, filled with noise and colour signifying nothing (although Silly Symphonies are still wondefully endearing classics, and this is only in the context of a possible version of this film) just to seize the title of 'first cel-animated feature film'. But no---'Snow White' remains timeless in its own right through the sheer charm of its characters and setpieces, its genuinely frightening and somber scenes, its tight writing and wonderful sense of ambition, passion and invention. A monumental cinematic achievement that stands on its own two feet is a truly noble thing to behold. See more Jane B @ToonMaster Sep 8, 2026 Snow White was the first feature length animated film and it's a joy to watch. The hand-drawn animation is gorgeous. The colors just absolutely glow! Watching this movie is like admiring a classic car or antique piece of furniture, you just know this level of craftsmanship will never be replicated ever again. The plot is familiar, of course, but it is still amusing. The character Snow White is a bit too saccharine to be likable. Her voice is unbearably high/shrill. But the evil queen is such a strong, fascinating character that she more than makes up for Snow White's lack of interest. I kept hoping Disney would give the evil queen more screen time. She's such a marvelously modern villain that she could have been created yesterday. This movie is a beautiful piece of film history and it's well worth watching. See more Jack S @JSinPNW Sep 8, 2026 Snow White is a beautifully animated classic. Snow White and the other human characters are very realistic and the backgrounds are beautiful. The story, though dark, is well told. However, there were some things that brought my rating down, like how Snow White broke into the dwarves’ home and then reprimanded them for keeping a dirty house. Also, if Snow White is supposed to be a child, then it’s creepy how she falls in love with a prince. Despite these flaws, Snow White is still a gorgeous classic that deserves praise, considering it was the first feature length animation ever made. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 3, 2026 The first fully animated film by Walt Disney makes this 4 and 1/2 star review! See more bruce F @bruce999 Aug 15, 2026 wonderful movie. a classic. emotional. hi ho.... brings tears to your eyes. See more Joey B @Movies_R_Buns Aug 10, 2026 A classic! And with it being that there's only so much you can say. You have to judge it based on it being released almost 90 years ago. And from the pacing and story alone, you can tell it's old. However, it's a solid foundation that has been built on top of over and over again leading to fond memories for generations of kids and adults. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The Grimm fairy tale gets a Technicolor treatment in Disney's first animated feature. Jealous of Snow White's beauty, the wicked queen orders the murder of her innocent stepdaughter, but later discovers that Snow White is still alive and hiding in a cottage with seven friendly little miners. Disguising herself as a hag, the queen brings a poisoned apple to Snow White, who falls into a death-like sleep that can be broken only by a kiss from the prince.
Director
David Hand
Producer
Walt Disney
Screenwriter
Ted Sears, Richard Creedon, Otto Englander, Dick Rickard, Earl Hurd, Merrill De Maris, Webb Smith
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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