Fantasia (1940)

Kernel Score: 84% · 3,279 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Released: 1940-11-13

Runtime: 124 minutes

Is Fantasia worth watching?

Worth watching. Disney's 1940 concert film sets classical music to animation. Some segments, like the sorcerer's apprentice, are wonderful, while others drag, and it's not a story, so younger kids may fidget. Still, it's a unique piece of animation history.

Watch it if you

  • love classical music and hand-drawn animation
  • want to see a landmark of the art form
  • like something strange and dreamlike

Skip it if you

  • want a story with characters
  • have impatient small children

Best for: Quiet family evening

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Fantasia

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Apple TV
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.

Fantasia parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that Fantasia is a classic Disney animated anthology set to classical music, suitable for the whole family.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantastical peril involving a villain segment, presented through animation and music.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Fantasia

If you liked Fantasia, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Fantasia 2000 (2000) — 77%: The follow-up concert film in the same format
  • Pinocchio (1940) — 80%: Disney's other early masterwork, with rich hand-drawn artistry
  • Dumbo (1941) — 77%: Short and sweet early Disney with a gentle heart
  • Alice in Wonderland (1951) — 81%: Whimsical, dreamlike Disney fantasy
  • The Old Mill (1937) — 82%: Early Disney short with dark, striking animation
  • Spirited Away (2001) — 96%: Imaginative, wondrous animated world in a very different style

Director

Bill Roberts

Cast

  • Deems Taylor as Narrator - Narrative Introductions
  • Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (segment 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice') (voice)
  • Julietta Novis as Soloist (segment 'Ave Maria') (singing voice)
  • Leopold Stokowski as Self - Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra

Fantasia FAQ

Is Fantasia worth watching?

Worth watching. Disney's 1940 concert film sets classical music to animation. Some segments, like the sorcerer's apprentice, are wonderful, while others drag, and it's not a story, so younger kids may fidget. Still, it's a unique piece of animation history.

Where can I watch Fantasia?

In the US you can stream Fantasia on Disney+ and rent it from Apple TV.

Is Fantasia OK for kids?

Fantasia is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Fantasia is a classic Disney animated anthology set to classical music, suitable for the whole family.

What movies are like Fantasia?

If you liked Fantasia, try Fantasia 2000, Pinocchio, Dumbo and Alice in Wonderland.