Believe It or Else (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Believe It or Else is an animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. In this spoof of the newsreel series, we meet a man who drinks large amounts of milk, a snake charmer, a man building a ship in a bottle, the world's loudest hog caller, a man who hasn't left his room for years, a human basketball, an optical illusion, a new giant telescope showing life on Mars and none on the moon, a wishing well in Egypt, the world's fastest woodcutter, the country's most accurate knife thrower, the sounds made by ants, and a man who saws people in half. Egghead keeps saying he doesn't believe it.
Who’s in it. Believe It or Else stars Tex Avery as Old Man in Jail (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Dolphus Hambone / Buck Dodgers / Others (voice) (uncredited), Cliff Nazarro as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) and Danny Webb as Egghead (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Believe It or Else 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 Believe It or Else page.
If you liked it. Fans of Believe It or Else tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Believe It or Else (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Believe It or Else change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Believe It or Else worth watching?
- Believe It or Else holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Believe It or Else?
- Believe It or Else stars Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, Cliff Nazarro and Danny Webb.
- When was Believe It or Else released?
- Believe It or Else was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.