Fantasia

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟢 20/100
Total warning time: 3m 35s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (3m 35s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:10:45 - 00:12:30] Dinosaur fight scene with some intense moments.
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:55:20 - 00:57:10] Night on Bald Mountain sequence features dark and scary imagery with demons and spirits.
Strong Language: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Year: 1940
Certificate: G
Fantasia Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 96
Votes: 88662
Gross: 76,408,097
Director: James Algar
Cast Stars: Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, David Hand

Overview of Fantasia:

A collection of animated interpretations of great works of Western classical music.

Fantasia FAQ

Q: What is 'Fantasia' (1940) about?
A: 'Fantasia' is a 1940 animated film produced by Walt Disney and released by Walt Disney Productions. It is a unique blend of classical music and animation, featuring eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski. The film does not have a traditional narrative but instead offers a visual interpretation of the music.
Q: Who directed 'Fantasia' (1940)?
A: 'Fantasia' was directed by a team of directors including Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, and David Hand, among others. Each director oversaw different segments of the film, contributing to its diverse visual styles.
Q: What are some of the musical pieces featured in 'Fantasia'?
A: 'Fantasia' includes several famous classical pieces such as 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor' by Johann Sebastian Bach, 'The Nutcracker Suite' by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' by Paul Dukas, and 'Night on Bald Mountain' by Modest Mussorgsky, among others.
Q: Is 'Fantasia' considered a Disney classic?
A: Yes, 'Fantasia' is considered one of Disney's most innovative and artistic classics. Although it was not an immediate commercial success upon its initial release, it has since gained critical acclaim and is regarded as a landmark in animation history.
Q: What makes 'Fantasia' unique compared to other Disney films?
A: 'Fantasia' is unique because it combines classical music with animation, creating a concert-like experience rather than a traditional story-driven film. It was also one of the first films to be released in stereophonic sound, showcasing Disney's commitment to technological innovation.