Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

A timeless tale of courage and friendship unfolds in a magical forest where true love conquers all.

Critics broadly regard the film as a landmark work of cinematic art that combines technical innovation, emotional sincerity, music, and lifelike animation.

• Its ambitious production, lifelike character animation, synchronized music, and Honorary Academy Award marked a major expansion of animated filmmaking.
• The magic mirror, enchanted forest, witch disguise, poisoned apple, and true love's kiss create a fully realized storybook world.
• The Queen's daily consultation with the Magic Mirror and hostility toward Snow White's beauty drive the central threat.
• Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, and Dopey shelter Snow White while providing distinct comedic and emotional textures.

• Cinderellapioneering animated fantasy, musical storytelling, fairy-tale romance, and memorable comic side characters
• Sleeping Beautyclassic disney animation, cinematic fairy tale structure, romance, magical transformation, and family-friendly peril
• The Wizard of Ozwhimsical fantasy adventure, musical numbers, colorful animation, and a young protagonist facing supernatural danger

Director

David Hand

Release Date

1938-01-22

Runtime

83 min

Rating

7.1 / 10 (8190)

What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs about?

A pioneering animated fairy tale turns a jealous queen’s beauty obsession into a colorful, musical story of peril, friendship, and romantic awakening.

What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as mild.

What did critics think of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Critics broadly regard the film as a landmark work of cinematic art that combines technical innovation, emotional sincerity, music, and lifelike animation.

Which films are like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Films with a similar feel include Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and The Wizard of Oz.

How long is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs 83 minutes.

Where can I watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

In United States, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV.