Bambi (1942)
Kernel Score: 78% · 5,967 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 1942-08-14
Runtime: 69 minutes
Is Bambi worth watching?
Worth watching. A young deer grows up in the forest, finding friends and facing danger. It's short, gentle and beautifully drawn, with a famous scene that can upset small children. It's slow by modern standards.
Watch it if you
- love classic hand-drawn animation
- want a gentle nature story
- are introducing old Disney to children
Skip it if you
- have very young or sensitive children
- want a fast, plot-heavy story
Best for: Quiet family afternoon
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Bambi
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
Bambi parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Bambi is a classic animated family film that includes the loss of a parent, a sad and intense moment for young children, rated G.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a forest fire and the loss of a loved one, which can be emotionally intense for young children.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Bambi
If you liked Bambi, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Lion King (1994) — 94%: Coming-of-age animal story with loss and growth
- The Fox and the Hound (1981) — 80%: Gentle animated story of animal friendship and loss
- The Jungle Book (1967) — 83%: Classic Disney animal adventure
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) — 91%: Quiet, gentle story of friendship and kindness
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) — 81%: Gentle, nostalgic story set in a quiet woodland
- The Wild Robot (2024) — 91%: Animal story with real emotional weight
Director
David Hand
Cast
- Donnie Dunagan as Young Bambi (voice) (uncredited)
- Peter Behn as Young Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
- Stan Alexander as Young Flower (voice) (uncredited)
- Cammie King as Young Faline (voice) (uncredited)
- Will Wright as Friend Owl (voice) (uncredited)
- Hardie Albright as Adolescent Bambi (voice) (uncredited)
- Ann Gillis as Adolescent Faline (voice) (uncredited)
- Tim Davis as Adolescent Thumper / Adolescent Flower (voice) (uncredited)
- Sam Edwards as Adult Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
- Sterling Holloway as Adult Flower (voice) (uncredited)
Bambi FAQ
Is Bambi worth watching?
Worth watching. A young deer grows up in the forest, finding friends and facing danger. It's short, gentle and beautifully drawn, with a famous scene that can upset small children. It's slow by modern standards.
Where can I watch Bambi?
In the US you can stream Bambi on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bambi OK for kids?
Bambi is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Bambi is a classic animated family film that includes the loss of a parent, a sad and intense moment for young children, rated G.
What movies are like Bambi?
If you liked Bambi, try The Lion King, The Fox and the Hound, The Jungle Book and The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.