The Big Bad Wolf (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1934, The Big Bad Wolf is an animation film directed by Burt Gillett, running about 9 minutes. “Red Riding Hood travels to visit her sick grandmother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.
Who’s in it. The Big Bad Wolf stars Sara Berner as Little Red Riding Hood / Grandma (voice) (uncredited), Billy Bletcher as Big Bad Wolf (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Practical Pig (voice) (uncredited) and Dorothy Compton as Fifer Pig (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Big Bad Wolf 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 The Big Bad Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Bad Wolf 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 Big Bad Wolf (1934)?
- In US, The Big Bad Wolf is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Bad Wolf worth watching?
- The Big Bad Wolf holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Big Bad Wolf?
- The Big Bad Wolf stars Sara Berner, Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton and Mary Moder.
- When was The Big Bad Wolf released?
- The Big Bad Wolf was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.