Mickey's Rival (1936): cast, story & where to watch

1936 · Film · ★ 6.2

Mickey's Rival poster

Released in 1936, Mickey's Rival is a comedy, family, animation and romance film directed by Wilfred Jackson, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. Minnie's old friend, Mortimer Mouse, drops in on Mickey and Minnie's picnic. His practical jokes and coming on to Minnie soon have Mickey stewing, and their car isn't happy either. When Mortimer gets a nearby bull enraged and takes off, the car comes to the rescue after Mickey gets tangled up in a red blanket.

Who’s in it. Mickey's Rival stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Sonny Dawson as Mortimer Mouse (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mickey's Rival 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 Rival page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mickey's Rival (1936)?
In US, Mickey's Rival is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mickey's Rival worth watching?
Mickey's Rival holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mickey's Rival?
Mickey's Rival stars Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner and Sonny Dawson.
When was Mickey's Rival released?
Mickey's Rival was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.