Boat Builders
Seen it?1938 | 9 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved Steamboat Willie, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
Mickey buys a boat kit, and enlists Goofy and Donald to help assemble it. The plans say, "so simple a child could do it", so of course, they have their share of troubles. But before long, they're ready to launch the Queen Minnie, with appropriate fanfare, at which time, all the collapsible parts collapse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Sharpsteen
- Walt DisneyMickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
- Pinto ColvigGoofy (voice) (uncredited)
- Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
- Marcellite GarnerMinnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)