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Home on the Range

Name: Home on the Range
Genre: Animation, Family, Drama
Released: 1940-03-23
Cast: Billy Bletcher, Melvin J. Gibby, Rudolf Ising, The King's Men

1940 | 8 min | Animation, Family, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (74% audience score) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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: If you count yourself among families and animation lovers, this one's for you. One the grown-ups won't mind watching too. If you loved Bambi or The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, start here. Critics were cooler on it, but audiences had a great time.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: Bright and bouncy, at 8 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off: No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).

A cow and her calf are bedding down for the night. The calf is frightened by a shadow, until it's revealed to be a jackrabbit. He follows the rabbit deep into the woods. Neither of them notices the wolf following.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
Our audience score: 74%
AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$145 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 189K people sought it out in the past year

Home on the Range

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