The Practical Pig (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1939, The Practical Pig is an animation film directed by Dick Rickard, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. After his two brothers are captured, the third little pig invents a machine to capture the big bad wolf.
Who’s in it. The Practical Pig stars Billy Bletcher as Big Bad Wolf (voice) (uncredited), Mary Moder as Fiddler Pig (voice) (uncredited), Dorothy Compton as Fifer Pig (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Practical Pig (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Practical Pig 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 The Practical Pig page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Practical Pig tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Practical Pig (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Practical Pig change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Practical Pig worth watching?
- The Practical Pig holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Practical Pig?
- The Practical Pig stars Billy Bletcher, Mary Moder, Dorothy Compton, Pinto Colvig and Tommy Wiggins.
- When was The Practical Pig released?
- The Practical Pig was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.