Walt Before Mickey
Seen it?2015 | 107 min | Drama
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With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Based on the book "Walt Before Mickey" covers the early years of Walt Disney's career. The legendary Walt Disney had a tumultuous childhood, yet he was determined to overcome obstacles in his path, before the creation of his first iconic character: Mickey Mouse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
17% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Khoa Le
- Thomas Ian NicholasWalt Disney
- Jon HederRoy Disney
- David HenrieRudy Ising
- Jodie SweetinCharlotte Disney
- Arthur L. BernsteinFrank Newman
- Ayla KellBridgit
- Hunter GomezHugh Harman
- Taylor GrayFriz Freleng
- Kate KatzmanLillian Disney
- Flora BonfantiMargaret Winkler