Pluto's Playmate (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1941, Pluto's Playmate is an animation film directed by Norman Ferguson, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Pluto is playing with a ball on the beach. The ball goes into the water and starts moving in strange ways, because a sea lion is playing with it. Pluto does not want to share the ball, and eventually tries to bury it, but the sea lion is too clever. Pluto goes after the sea lion, but has to tangle with a persistent octopus. The sea lion saves Pluto, and resuscitates him, so Pluto agrees to play.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pluto's Playmate 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 Pluto's Playmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pluto's Playmate tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pluto's Playmate (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pluto's Playmate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pluto's Playmate worth watching?
- Pluto's Playmate holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Pluto's Playmate released?
- Pluto's Playmate was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.