The Puppetoon Movie
Seen it?1987 | 78 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and people who still love a bit of magic. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 18 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Animated characters introduce a compilation of George Pal replacement animation Puppetoon short films from the 1930s and 1940s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arnold Leibovit
- Paul FreesArnie the Dinosaur / Pillsbury Doughboy (voice)
- Dick BealsSpeedy Alka-Seltzer (voice)
- Dal McKennonGumby (voice)
- Art ClokeyPokey (voice)