Bambi

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Bambi

G

1942

1h 10m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Animation

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In a classic Disney animation, a fawn named Bambi joins his new friends, a young rabbit named Thumper and a skunk kit named Flower in happily exploring the woods. Bambi is captivated with a young doe named Faline, and he learns from his doting mother and his father -- the Great Prince of the Forest -- that besides the delights of the forest, there is danger in open meadows where hunters can see them. Though fear and tragedy touch Bambi's life, another spring brings renewal.

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Critics Consensus

Elegantly animated and deeply touching, Bambi is an enduring, endearing, and moving Disney classic.

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Manny Farber

The New Republic

Jun 16, 2016

The bogus art which has been creeping into the Disney pictures is really hammered at you in this one.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Oct 29, 2008

A+

One of the most timeless and universal coming-of-age films ever, Bambi ranks with the very greatest of Disney's classic masterpieces.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Sep 3, 2008

This animated feature based on Felix Salten's book about the coming of age of a fawn and his various forest friends (including the beloved Thumper) does convey some of the primal emotional power of Disney's features during this period.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Jul 6, 2025

4/4

Although this was one of the last of the studio’s first era triumphs, it was more than that for generations of audiences.

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Jun 18, 2024

The film’s final shot is one of the most striking and beautiful moments in animated film history.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Aug 28, 2022

C+

Disney starts to reach for a higher thesis but ultimately falls short, they will eventually find the nuance they clearly were looking for here in future films, but sadly Bambi just starts to scratch the surface of what they were ultimately looking for.

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Rocco S

@Rocstar 3 days ago

Bambi has some pretty good elements but bambis mom died by a shooter is sad but unfortunately the movie was sort of okay but kinda mid so overall I think it’s quite good this gets a 7/10.

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Aug 25, 2026

It feels like this would only appeal to a certain amount. Definitely solid overall, it just didn't do anything for me.

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Jack S

@JSinPNW Aug 10, 2026

Bambi felt like a movie trying to make you feel bad for the characters by making them overly cute and then having bad things happen to them. Bambi, as a character, was cute and well animated, but I wish he had more unique personality and felt more real. The rest of the characters were cute, but again it felt like they didn't have a lot of personality. Overall, it wasn't a horrible movie. The animation was beautiful and it wasn't too loud or annoying, it just didn't keep my attention.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 26, 2026

Nada acontece, mas é um filme lindo.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 May 23, 2026

Disney’s pre-form for his naturally observant films in animated, albeit elliptical, storytelling blended whimsical realism with appealing beauty to rank this one of the most wonderfully endearing classics that resiliently triumphs above the canon library’s early years. (A-)

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Ruize S

@ruize May 10, 2026

Stunning display of both the beauty and ruthlessness of both life and nature. The hand-drawn art style is charming and the characters are extremely lovable. The pacing is slow, but it's intentional to let you bask in the wonderful atmosphere.

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Adolescent Bambi

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Young Flower

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Synopsis

In a classic Disney animation, a fawn named Bambi joins his new friends, a young rabbit named Thumper and a skunk kit named Flower in happily exploring the woods. Bambi is captivated with a young doe named Faline, and he learns from his doting mother and his father -- the Great Prince of the Forest -- that besides the delights of the forest, there is danger in open meadows where hunters can see them. Though fear and tragedy touch Bambi's life, another spring brings renewal.

Director: David Hand
Producer: Walt Disney
Screenwriter: Larry Morey
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Company
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 1942, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.1M
Runtime: 1h 10m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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