Lady and the Tramp (1955)
84%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 4 nominations
A nostalgic charmer, Lady and the Tramp’s token sweetness is mighty but the songs and richly colored animation are technically superb and make for a memorable experience
Lady and the Tramp is a timeless classic that tells the story of two dogs from different worlds who fall in love. It’s a heartwarming tale that will make you laugh, cry, and root for the underdogs (or underdogs, in this case). The animation is gorgeous, the characters are memorable, and the music is beautiful. Plus, who can forget that iconic spaghetti scene? Lady and the Tramp is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good love story, whether you’re a dog person or not.
Production Company(ies)
Atticus Group Vision Quest Productions,
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, BV International Pictures [no]
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Disney+)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong language and some violence
Year of Release
1997
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 15m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 1955 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 7, 2012
Genre(s)
Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee, Darlene Carr, Bill Thompson, directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, written by Ward Greene, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi, produced by Walt Disney, fantasy, G rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Dave Kehr, Nell Minow, Variety Staff,
Worldwide gross: $7,281,450
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,573,212
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,859
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,480,176
US/Canada gross: $7,281,450
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,573,212
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,520
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,020,015
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $5,629,552
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,075
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $18,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $33,553,456
Production budget ranking: 1,085
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $18,068,536
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$38,048,780
ROI to date (est.): -74%
ROI ranking: 1,826
Barbara Luddy – Lady – Voice
Larry Roberts – Tramp – Voice
Bill Thompson – Jock, Bulldog in Pound, Policeman at Zoo, Dachsie, Joe – Voice
Bill Baucom – Trusty – Voice
Stan Freberg – Beaver – Voice
Director(s)
Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
Writer(s)
Ward Greene, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi
Producer(s)
Walt Disney
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (3)
The quintessential American love story — the one between the spoiled heiress and the spontaneous, fun-loving guy from the wrong side of the tracks — has seldom been more elegantly and entertainingly told.
September 24, 2018 | Rating: 4/4
Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Classic Disney dogs paw their way into hearts.
December 25, 2010 | Rating: 5/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
The wider canvas and extra detail work reportedly meant an additional 30% in negative cost. It was a sound investment.
June 2, 2008
Variety Staff
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Happily the cameo lowlife, an excellent manic beaver, the famously villainous Siamese, and classic songs rescue the film from dumb animal sentiment.
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The sentimentality is mighty, and the use of the CinemaScope size does not make for any less awareness of the thickness of the goo.
March 25, 2006
Bosley Crowther
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Parents used to having their kids explain films to them will have their hands full on this one.
February 27, 2006 | Rating: 2/4
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Ranking the Disney animated features is an exercise in futility along the lines of ranking David Bowie singles or ranking Edgar Allan Poe stories: Everyone has their own personal favorites. In the case of Disney, my vote goes to Lady and the Tramp.
August 31, 2021 | Rating: 4/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
It might not be Disney’s most impressive work, but it’s still expertly designed, quite satisfying, and highly memorable for its key romantic sequences.
March 24, 2021 | Rating: 7/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
I just love Lady and the Tramp.
February 15, 2019 | Rating: A+
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
While Lady and the Tramp may not rank as one of Disney’s greatest animated works, it still makes for a charming experience thanks to its memorable and entertaining characters, gorgeous animation, and a beautiful score.
March 1, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jeff Beck
The Blu Spot
50th anniversary edition of the class story of two very different dogs who fall in love.
January 23, 2018 | Rating: 5/5
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality & Practice
This tale (oh hah hah!) of two canines in love has withstood the test of time to remain a family classic.
September 8, 2013
Glenn Dunks
Trespass…
Plot
Maureen is pregnant and her husband Eddie is missing. Nervous, Maureen shares a couple of drinks with neighbor Kiefer, who tries to rape her and then beats her. When Eddie returns and finds his wife bruised, he goes ballistic, shoots a paramedic and is put in a psychiatric institution. Ten years later, Eddie is released and finds that Maureen has divorced him and is remarried with three children, one of whom is his little girl Jeanie. Eddie goes to reclaim his wife.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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