Steamboat Willie (1928)
Kernel Score: 82% · 596 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Animation, Comedy
Released: 1928-05-15
Runtime: 8 minutes
Where to watch Steamboat Willie
- Stream: Disney+
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Fawesome, Artiflix
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Mickey Mouse, piloting a steamboat, delights his passenger, Minnie Mouse, by making musical instruments out of the menagerie on deck.
Steamboat Willie parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Steamboat Willie is a classic black-and-white Mickey Mouse cartoon short with mild slapstick and no real content concerns.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Brief cartoon slapstick involving animals, no real harm depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse / Minnie Mouse / Pete (voice) (uncredited)
Steamboat Willie FAQ
Is Steamboat Willie good?
Steamboat Willie has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 596 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Steamboat Willie?
In the US you can stream Steamboat Willie on Disney+, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Fawesome and Artiflix and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Steamboat Willie OK for kids?
Steamboat Willie is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Steamboat Willie is a classic black-and-white Mickey Mouse cartoon short with mild slapstick and no real content concerns.
What movies are like Steamboat Willie?
If you liked Steamboat Willie, try Get a Horse!, The Gruffalo, Far from the Tree and Day & Night.