Theatrical Animated Short Subjects Adaptations (Animation)
by dean11mck | created - 07 Jun 2016 | updated - 07 Jun 2016 | PublicThese animated feature films, straight-to-DVD, TV movies and short films are adapted on the animated cartoon shorts with characters (from 1910s to 1960).
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1. Fantasia (1940)
G | 124 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A series of eight famous pieces of classical music, conducted by Leopold Stokowski and interpreted in animation by Walt Disney's team of artists.
Directors: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, David Hand, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Leopold Stokowski, Deems Taylor, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Corey Burton
Votes: 103,887 | Gross: $76.41M
2. Saludos Amigos (1942)
Passed | 42 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Disney animators tour South America and present four animated shorts inspired by their trip.
Directors: Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Norman Ferguson | Stars: Fred Shields, José Oliveira, Lee Blair, Mary Blair
Votes: 7,890
3. Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
Approved | 73 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: "Bongo," about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and "Mickey and the Beanstalk," a take on the famous fairy tale.
Directors: Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, William Morgan, Bill Roberts | Stars: Edgar Bergen, Dinah Shore, Luana Patten, Anita Gordon
Votes: 9,392
4. Melody Time (1948)
Approved | 75 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An anthology of animated vignettes set to contemporary music.
Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dennis Day, Laverne Andrews
Votes: 6,929
5. 1001 Arabian Nights (1959)
75 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Mr. Magoo's ancestor, Abdul Aziz Magoo, is the uncle of Aladdin, who falls in love with a princess.
Director: Jack Kinney | Stars: Jim Backus, Kathryn Grant, Dwayne Hickman, Hans Conried
Votes: 365
6. The Bugs Bunny/Road-Runner Movie (1979)
G | 98 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Bugs Bunny reflects on his past cartoon exploits.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Phil Monroe, Maurice Noble, Tom Ray | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan, Paul Julian, Nicolai Shutorev
Votes: 4,453
With a compilation of classic Warner Bros. cartoon shorts.
7. The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie (1981)
G | 79 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime
Bugs Bunny hosts an award show featuring several classic Looney Toon shorts.
Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Stan Freberg, June Foray, Frank Nelson
Votes: 2,606
With a compilation of classic Warner Bros. cartoon shorts.
8. Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)
G | 74 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rival book salesmen Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are forced by Sultan Yosemite Sam to read fairy tales to his spoiled, selfish son, Prince Abba-Dabba.
Directors: Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Maurice Noble, Hawley Pratt | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan, Shepard Menken, Lennie Weinrib
Votes: 2,210 | Gross: $0.08M
With a compilation of classic Warner Bros. cartoon shorts.
9. Daffy Duck's Movie: Fantastic Island (1983)
G | 78 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
On a desert island, Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales find a magic well that grants any wish and they get much more than they bargained for.
Directors: Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Phil Monroe, Maurice Noble | Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray, Les Tremayne
Votes: 2,173
With a compilation of classic Warner Bros. cartoon shorts.
10. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.
Director: Burny Mattinson | Stars: Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan
Votes: 15,347 | Gross: $21.00M
11. Daffy Duck's Quackbusters (1988)
G | 72 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Daffy Duck opens a detective agency for the supernatural along side his Looney Toon buddies.
Directors: Greg Ford, Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Terry Lennon, Robert McKimson, Maurice Noble | Stars: Mel Blanc, Mel Tormé, Roy Firestone, B.J. Ward
Votes: 2,670
With a compilation of classic Warner Bros. cartoon shorts.
12. The Romance of Betty Boop (1985 TV Short)
25 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
In 1930s, hard-working girl Betty Boop sings at nights at her uncle Mischa's popular NY nightclub and dreams of marrying a posh rich playboy, Waldo. Gangster Johnny "Throat" and a nice hard-working ice-seller, Freddy, also woo her.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Desirée Goyette, Sean Allan, Derek McGrath, George Wendt
Votes: 98
13. The Puppetoon Movie (1987)
G | 79 min | Animation, Family
Salute to the revolutionary Oscar winning stop motion animated Puppetoons created by sci-fi fantasy film legend George Pal. Gumby, Pokey and Arnie the Dinosaur host 12 of Pal's milestone ... See full summary »
Director: Arnold Leibovit | Stars: Paul Frees, Dal McKennon, Art Clokey, Dick Beals
Votes: 285
14. Felix the Cat: The Movie (1988)
G | 82 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In another dimension, the villainous scientist Duke of Zill, with the help of his mechanical, geometric army, takes over the Land of Oriana, prompting Felix the Cat to save its princess and restore order once again.
Director: Tibor Hernádi | Stars: Chris Phillips, Marbry Steward, Peter Newman, Alice Playten
Votes: 1,578
15. The Night of the Living Duck (1988)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
After indulging in horror comic book reading, Daffy has a dream where he is singing in a nightclub for monsters.
Directors: Greg Ford, Terry Lennon | Stars: Mel Blanc, Mel Tormé
Votes: 434
16. Betty Boop's Hollywood Mystery (1989)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In Los Angeles, Betty Boop works as a waitress and her friends Koko and Bimbo in the kitchen of a dinning place, which is permanently crowded. The greatest attraction for clients is Betty ... See full summary »
Director: George Evelyn | Stars: Melissa Fahn, Michael Bell, Lucille Bliss, Hamilton Camp
Votes: 86
17. The Prince and the Pauper (1990)
G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Action
A poor boy and a prince exchange identities and lives while the villainous Captain of the Guard plots to take advantage of this.
Director: George Scribner | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Bill Farmer, Arthur Burghardt, Tony Anselmo
Votes: 4,029
18. Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992 Video)
Not Rated | 79 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A re-edited version of Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation made into four TV episodes and aired on Fox Kids.
Directors: Rich Arons, Ken Boyer, Kent Butterworth, Barry Caldwell, Alfred Gimeno, Art Leonardi, Byron Vaughns | Stars: Charlie Adler, Tress MacNeille, Joe Alaskey, Don Messick
Votes: 2,948
19. Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992)
G | 84 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cat and mouse duo Tom and Jerry reluctantly work together to save a young girl from her evil aunt.
Director: Phil Roman | Stars: Richard Kind, Dana Hill, Anndi McAfee, Tony Jay
Votes: 12,079 | Gross: $3.56M
20. Runaway Brain (1995)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Action
In an attempt to convince Minnie that he hasn't forgotten to buy her an anniversary present, Mickey Mouse ends up promising to take her to Hawaii. Funds being short, he applies for a job as... See full summary »
Director: Chris Bailey | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Kelsey Grammer, Jim Cummings
Votes: 1,308
21. Fantasia 2000 (1999)
G | 75 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
An update of the original film with new interpretations of great works of classical music.
Directors: James Algar, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi, Hendel Butoy, Francis Glebas, Eric Goldberg, Don Hahn, Pixote Hunt | Stars: James Levine, Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Quincy Jones
Votes: 41,385 | Gross: $60.66M
22. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999 Video)
Not Rated | 66 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Three tales of Christmas past about Donald's nephews reliving the day on repeat, Max Goof's belief in Santa being challenged, and Mickey and Minnie making ends meet.
Directors: Jun Falkenstein, Alex Mann, Bradley Raymond, Toby Shelton, Bill Speers | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Tony Anselmo
Votes: 10,383
23. Tweety's High-Flying Adventure (2000 Video)
TV-G | 72 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tweety Bird sets out on a journey to collect paw prints from cats around the world, but can only succeed if he makes it back in 80 days.
Directors: Karl Toerge, Charles Visser, James T. Walker | Stars: Joe Alaskey, June Foray, Julie Bernstein, Steven Bernstein
Votes: 868
24. Casper's Haunted Christmas (2000 Video)
G | 84 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Casper decides to celebrate Christmas with the Jollimore family instead of doing his ghostly tasks.
Director: Owen Hurley | Stars: Brendon Ryan Barrett, Kathleen Barr, Ian James Corlett, David Kaye
Votes: 1,174
25. Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring (2001 Video)
Not Rated | 62 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tom is left in charge of a priceless magical ring by his young wizard master. He is then horrified when the ring gets stuck on Jerry's head, who then runs off into the city.
Director: James T. Walker | Stars: Jeff Bennett, Frank Welker, Charlie Schlatter, Jim Cummings
Votes: 3,651
26. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001 Video)
TV-G | 65 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Mickey and all his friends hold their own Christmas party at the House of Mouse, after being snowed in.
Directors: Tony Craig, Bobs Gannaway, Burny Mattinson, Rick Calabash | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Jeff Bennett
Votes: 3,821
27. Baby Looney Tunes: Eggs-traordinary Adventure (2003 Video)
G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Baby Looney Tunes characters go on a search for the true meaning of Easter.
Director: Gloria Jenkins | Stars: June Foray, Sam Vincent, Ian James Corlett, Terry Klassen
Votes: 186
28. Mickey's House of Villains (2002 Video)
TV-G | 68 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
When villains come to Mickey's House of Mouse, he and his friends attempt to keep the show running.
Directors: Jamie Mitchell, Rick Calabash, Tony Craig, Bobs Gannaway, Burt Gillett, Jack Hannah, Jack King, Mike Moon | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Jeff Bennett, Susanne Blakeslee
Votes: 4,175
29. Felix the Cat Saves Christmas (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 71 min | Animation, Family, Musical
When the Professor and Rock Bottom plot to create the world's biggest blizzard in order to ruin Christmas, Felix the Cat and Poindexter must travel to the North Pole to help Santa Claus and save Christmas.
Director: Don Oriolo | Stars: Dave Coulier, Tom Bosley, Don Oriolo, Jason Marsden
Votes: 156
30. Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004 Video)
G | 67 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Mickey, Donald and Goofy are the French three Musketeers.
Director: Donovan Cook | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Russi Taylor
Votes: 11,626
31. Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004 Video)
G | 68 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Sequel to Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
Directors: Theresa Cullen, Carole Holliday, Peggy Holmes, Matthew O'Callaghan | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings
Votes: 5,935
32. Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005 Video)
G | 75 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After wrecking their house during a chase, Tom and Jerry enter a race around the world where the winner gets a new fancy house.
Directors: Bill Kopp, Joe Murray | Stars: Charlie Adler, Jeff Bennett, John DiMaggio, Jess Harnell
Votes: 3,091
33. Tom and Jerry in Shiver Me Whiskers (2006 Video)
TV-G | 74 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A cat and a mouse must outsmart a band of pirates to find buried treasure.
Director: Scott Jeralds | Stars: Kevin Michael Richardson, Kathy Najimy, Charles Nelson Reilly, Wallace Shawn
Votes: 2,177
34. Bah Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006 Video)
TV-G | 46 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Greedy duck hates Christmas but loves money. Throughout the night, he gets visited by three ghosts.
Director: Charles Visser | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Billy West, June Foray
Votes: 1,439
35. Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007 Video)
G | 47 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Tom and his army of stray cats take over Jerry's magical kingdom of living toys. Chased by Tom and his cronies, Jerry must find the Toymaker and get help to win his kingdom back before sunrise when the window of opportunity closes.
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Chantal Strand, Ian James Corlett, Kathleen Barr, Tara Strong
Votes: 2,094
36. How to Hook Up Your Home Theater (2007)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Goofy tries to set up his new home theater in time for the big game, with disastrous results.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Corey Burton, Bill Farmer
Votes: 2,283
37. Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (2010 Video)
TV-G | 50 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Miss Red is being blackmailed. When she asks Sherlock Holmes for help, he connects her case to a series of jewel thefts and tells his assistant Jerry the Mouse to work with Red's butler Tom the Cat for the duration of this case.
Directors: Spike Brandt, Jeff Siergey | Stars: Michael York, Malcolm McDowell, John Rhys-Davies, Grey Griffin
Votes: 2,054
38. Kung-Fu Magoo (2010)
TV-G | 79 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Join Mr. Magoo and his nephew, Justin, as they dodge giant robotic spiders and jetski ninjas on a kung fu-style adventure! When supervillian, Tan-Gu, invites the world's most notorious bad ... See full summary »
Director: Andrés Couturier | Stars: Jeff Bennett, Rodger Bumpass, Jim Conroy, Maile Flanagan
Votes: 165
39. Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz (2011 Video)
TV-G | 56 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tom the Cat and Jerry the Mouse get whisked away into The land of Oz.
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Grey Griffin, Nikki Yanofsky, Joe Alaskey, Michael Gough
Votes: 2,241
40. Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse (2012 Video)
TV-G | 57 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Robin Hood, a merry man who steals from the rich to give to the poor, has a new capable sidekick, Jerry. The evil king deduces, in his own words "brilliantly", that the best way to deal with this new threat is a cat, so he hires Tom.
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Jamie Bamber, Charles Shaughnessy, John Michael Higgins, Grey Griffin
Votes: 1,321
41. Electric Holiday (2012 Video)
5 min | Animation, Short
After seeing a beautiful dress, Minnie embarks on a daydream only to be pleasantly surprised by a gift from Mickey.
Votes: 48
42. Get a Horse! (2013)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Mickey, Minnie, Horace Horsecollar, and Clarabelle Cow go on a musical wagon ride until Peg-Leg Pete tries to run them off the road.
Director: Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner, Russi Taylor, Billy Bletcher
Votes: 5,587
43. Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013 Video)
Not Rated | 57 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tom and Jerry are the faithful servants of Jack, the owner of a struggling storybook amusement park that gets a much-needed boost thanks to some mysterious magical beans
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Jacob Bertrand, Tom Wilson, Grey Griffin, Garrison Keillor
Votes: 1,094
44. Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014 Video)
TV-Y7 | 57 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Tom and Jerry find a strange egg in the forest & it hatches open to produce a baby dragon, they find themselves having to babysit the little critter.
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Kelly Stables, Vicki Lewis, Jim Cummings, Laraine Newman
Votes: 1,041
45. Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run (2015 Video)
Not Rated | 74 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Lola Bunny invents a perfume with the adverse effect of turning people invisible, sending her and cab driver Bugs Bunny on the run from the FBI, while another shady group seeks the formula.
Director: Jeff Siergey | Stars: Fred Armisen, Bob Bergen, Jeff Bergman, Jess Harnell
Votes: 1,153
46. Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015 Video)
TV-Y7 | 72 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two groups of classic cartoon characters come together in this fun-filled crossover with the popular action-adventure animated series Jonny Quest. Fans of all ages won't want to miss this ... See full summary »
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Reese Hartwig, Arnie Pantoja, James Hong, Eric Bauza
Votes: 1,201
47. Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz (2016 Video)
Not Rated | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
With the Wicked Witch of the West now vanquished from Oz, Tom and Jerry along with Dorothy are back in Kansas! But not for long as an all-new villain has surfaced from beneath the magical ... See full summary »
Directors: Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone | Stars: Grey Griffin, Jason Alexander, Amy Louise Pemberton, Joe Alaskey
Votes: 679
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