The Greener Yard (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1949, The Greener Yard is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack Hannah, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. An old beetle (though he looks more like Jiminy Cricket) living next door to Donald Duck explains to his young charge why Donald's garden isn't the paradise it appears to be, by recounting his battles with Donald when he first discovered the garden, and his narrow escape assisted by a couple of birds.
Who’s in it. The Greener Yard stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Dink Trout as Bootle Beetle (voice) (uncredited), Florence Gill as Hens (voice) (uncredited) and Lee Millar as Birds (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Greener Yard 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 Greener Yard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greener Yard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greener Yard (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greener Yard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Greener Yard worth watching?
- The Greener Yard holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Greener Yard?
- The Greener Yard stars Clarence Nash, Dink Trout, Florence Gill and Lee Millar.
- When was The Greener Yard released?
- The Greener Yard was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
