Animal Olympians
Animal Olympians

Movie spotlight

Animal Olympians

1980
Movie
82 min
English

Animal Olympians examines the extraordinary athletic prowess of the animal kingdom, comparing and contrasting the beauty, endurance and sheer power of a variety of creatures with that of human sportsmen.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert L. MayGenres: Animation, Short, Family, Sport

Plot Summary

This animated short showcases a variety of animal athletes competing in a series of Olympic-style events. From powerful primates to speedy felines, each creature displays unique talents and humorous struggles as they vie for gold medals in this lighthearted sporting spectacle.

Critical Reception

Animal Olympians was a brief and charming animated short, likely enjoyed by younger audiences for its colorful animation and animal-centric humor. As a minor work from its era, it didn't receive extensive critical review, but it served as light entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Charming animation with animal athletes.

  • Lighthearted and family-friendly humor.

  • A brief, enjoyable diversion.

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Fun Fact

The voice cast features prominent animation voice actors like Don Messick, known for Scooby-Doo's Scooby-Doo and Papa Smurf, and Frank Welker, famous for Megatron in Transformers and countless animal sounds.

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