Paul Bunyan
Seen it?1958 | 17 min | Family, Animation
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. Shelve it next to Lou or Day & Night.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 17 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something with an edge.
A retelling of the classic Canadian / American tall tale of the enormous lumberjack and his loyal companion, an equally huge blue ox.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Les Clark
- Thurl RavenscroftPaul Bunyan / Chorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
- Max SmithChorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
- Bob StevensChorus (voice) (as The Mellomen)
- Parley BaerChris Crosshaul / Prologue Narrator (voice)
- Dal McKennonCal McNab (voice)
- Bob AmsberryJoe Muffaw (voice)
- Ken ChristyShot Gunderson (voice)