Peter and the Wolf (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, Peter and the Wolf is a family, animation and music film directed by George Daugherty, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.
Who’s in it. Peter and the Wolf stars Kirstie Alley as Annie / Narrator (voice) / Duck (voice) / Cat (voice), George Daugherty as Wolf (voice) / Le loup (voix), Ross Malinger as Peter and Lloyd Bridges as Grandfather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Peter and the Wolf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peter and the Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peter and the Wolf tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peter and the Wolf (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peter and the Wolf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peter and the Wolf worth watching?
- Peter and the Wolf holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peter and the Wolf?
- Peter and the Wolf stars Kirstie Alley, George Daugherty, Ross Malinger, Lloyd Bridges and David Ka Lik Wong.
- When was Peter and the Wolf released?
- Peter and the Wolf was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.