Mickey's Kangaroo (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 5.6

Mickey's Kangaroo poster

Released in 1935, Mickey's Kangaroo is a comedy and animation film directed by David Hand, running about 9 minutes. “Mickey receives a baby kangaroo from Australia, which upsets Pluto.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A friend in Australia has sent Mickey the kangaroo Hoppy, who with her pesky son drives Pluto completely to distraction. Mickey wants to train the kangaroos to be fighters, but they end up throwing him in his own hay-baling machine.

Who’s in it. Mickey's Kangaroo stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Lee Millar as Pluto (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice) (uncredited) and Don Brodie as Pluto (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Mickey's Kangaroo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mickey's Kangaroo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mickey's Kangaroo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mickey's Kangaroo (1935)?
In US, Mickey's Kangaroo is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mickey's Kangaroo worth watching?
Mickey's Kangaroo holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mickey's Kangaroo?
Mickey's Kangaroo stars Walt Disney, Lee Millar, Pinto Colvig and Don Brodie.
When was Mickey's Kangaroo released?
Mickey's Kangaroo was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.