Home on the Range
Home on the Range

Home on the Range

1935Movie54 minEnglish

Two men, Thurman and Beady, and a woman, Georgia, ply a confidence game in Alaska by selling 'salted' gold mines to gullible newcomers. But the cold Far North gets too hot for them and they move to greener pastures in the western United States. Business is good until a young cattleman, Tom Hatfield, falls for their trap. But Georgia falls in love with him and this causes problems for her partners.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users78%
Director: Burt GillettGenres: Animation, Comedy, Western, Family

Plot Summary

In this animated musical, three dairy cows – the sensible Daisy, the plump Gracie, and the spirited Maggie – team up with a bounty hunter to save their farm from foreclosure. Their mission is to capture the notorious outlaw Alameda Slim and claim the reward money. Along the way, they face humorous challenges and sing catchy tunes, all while trying to outwit Slim and his gang.

Critical Reception

Home on the Range was generally well-received for its lively animation, humorous characters, and catchy songs, though some critics noted its simple plot. It was seen as a charming and entertaining film, particularly for younger audiences, and is remembered fondly as one of Disney's earlier feature-length animated works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and memorable musical numbers.
  • Appreciated for its lighthearted humor and appeal to family audiences.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and less developed than other animated features of the era.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's cheerful tone, catchy songs, and the endearing personalities of the cow protagonists. The humor and visual style were frequently highlighted as positives, contributing to a fun and engaging viewing experience for families.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a live-action Western before Disney decided to adapt it into an animated musical.

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