Song of the South
1946, English. Directed by Harve Foster & Wilfred Jackson.
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Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 321 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Harve FosterDirector
- Wilfred JacksonDirector
- James BaskettUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
- Ruth WarrickSally
- Bobby DriscollJohnny
- Luana PattenGinny
- Lucile WatsonGrandmother
- Hattie McDanielAunt Tempy
- Erik RolfJohn
- Glenn LeedyToby
- Mary FieldMrs. Favers
- Anita BrownMaid
- Georgie NokesJake Favers
- Gene HollandJoe Flavers
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dalton S. Reymond, Morton Grant, Maurice Rapf
- Budget
- $2.1M
- Box office
- $65M
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News & fan talk
What Song of the South is based on
Song of the South is based on Uncle Remus, a group of literary works by Joel Chandler Harris.
Group of literary works
Uncle Remus
By Joel Chandler Harris
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Song of the South: quick answers
Is Song of the South worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 321 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Song of the South?
Song of the South runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Song of the South have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Song of the South. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Song of the South parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Song of the South is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Song of the South on?
Song of the South isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 November 1946. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Song of the South?
If you liked Song of the South, try The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Pooh's Heffalump Movie, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!.
Who directed Song of the South?
Song of the South (1946) was directed by Harve Foster and Wilfred Jackson and stars James Baskett, Ruth Warrick, Bobby Driscoll.
What is Song of the South based on?
Song of the South is based on Uncle Remus, a group of literary works by Joel Chandler Harris.