Dumbo

Year: 1941

Runtime: 1 h 4 m

Language: English

Directors: Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson, Bill Roberts, Jack Kinney, Norman Ferguson, Samuel Armstrong, John Elliotte

Budget: $950K

AnimationAdventureDramaFamilyFantasyMusical

A heartwarming animated story follows Dumbo, a baby elephant born with unusually large ears, who is initially ridiculed and separated from his mother. With the help of a clever and supportive mouse named Timothy, Dumbo learns to embrace his differences and discovers he can fly. Their journey inspires others in the circus and demonstrates the power of believing in oneself, even when facing adversity.

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