Napoleon and Samantha
Napoleon and Samantha

Napoleon and Samantha

1972Movie92 minEnglish

Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: William HannaGenres: Western, Family, Adventure

Plot Summary

A young orphan boy, Napoleon, and his goat, Samantha, embark on a journey after his grandfather's death, seeking a new life and encountering various characters. Along the way, they are joined by a circus clown and his trained horses. The film follows their adventures as they navigate the challenges of survival and find belonging.

Critical Reception

Napoleon and Samantha was primarily marketed as a family-friendly Disney film. While it received a generally positive reception from its target audience for its wholesome themes and animal focus, critical reviews were more modest, often citing its predictable plot and simple narrative. It is remembered more as a charming, albeit minor, entry in Disney's live-action catalog.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartwarming story and appeal to younger audiences.
  • Appreciated for its gentle pacing and focus on animal companionship.
  • Noted as a simple, somewhat formulaic, but ultimately pleasant family film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment from available comments suggests it's a nostalgic and sweet movie for children, focusing on themes of friendship and perseverance.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Michael Douglas's earliest on-screen roles, playing the character of a ranch hand named Danny.

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r96sk

r96sk

A waste. I appreciate the darker story tone that <em>'Napoleon and Samantha'</em> attempts to provide, sadly none of it really sticks and it comes out as a slow paced, dull would-be adventure. The cast features two very familiar names...