Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)

Kernel Score: 78% · 7,903 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Family

Released: 1938-01-14

Runtime: 83 minutes

Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs worth watching?

Worth watching. The first full-length animated feature, and still charming, with simple storytelling and memorable songs. It's very old-fashioned, but it's historically important and gentle fun for small children.

Watch it if you

  • are curious about film history
  • want a gentle film for young kids
  • love classic fairy tales

Skip it if you

  • expect modern pacing or a complex heroine
  • dislike very simple stories

Best for: Classic family night

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

Where to watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

  • 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

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic G-rated fairy tale with a scary witch and an attempted murder plot.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Features a menacing witch, poison, and an attempted murder, which may scare young children.

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

Movies like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

If you liked Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: A later fairy tale with a stronger heroine and great songs.
  • The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Disney's hand-drawn revival, with songs and sea magic.
  • Cinderella (1950) — 79%: Another classic fairy-tale princess story.
  • Sleeping Beauty (1959) — 74%: Same fairy-tale feel with gorgeous painted visuals.
  • Bambi (1942) — 78%: Early hand-drawn charm and tender storytelling.
  • Aladdin (1992) — 92%: Disney magic with songs and humour.

Director

David Hand

Cast

  • Adriana Caselotti as Snow White (voice) (uncredited)
  • Lucille La Verne as Queen / Witch (voice) (uncredited)
  • Harry Stockwell as Prince (voice) (uncredited)
  • Roy Atwell as Doc (voice) (uncredited)
  • Pinto Colvig as Sleepy / Grumpy / Dopey (hiccups) (voice) (uncredited)
  • Otis Harlan as Happy (voice) (uncredited)
  • Scotty Mattraw as Bashful (voice) (uncredited)
  • Billy Gilbert as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
  • Eddie Collins as Dopey / Chipmunk and Squirrel Sneezes (voice) (uncredited)
  • Moroni Olsen as Magic Mirror (voice) (uncredited)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs FAQ

Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs worth watching?

Worth watching. The first full-length animated feature, and still charming, with simple storytelling and memorable songs. It's very old-fashioned, but it's historically important and gentle fun for small children.

Where can I watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

In the US you can stream Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs OK for kids?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic G-rated fairy tale with a scary witch and an attempted murder plot.

What movies are like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

If you liked Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, try Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.