The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
1953, English. Directed by Roy Rowland.
The Wonder Musical of the Future!
Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker. Bart feels that his mother has fallen under Terwilliker's sinister influence, and gripes to visiting plumber August Zabladowski, without much result. While grimly hammering away at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a fantastical musical dream.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Roy RowlandDirector
- Peter Lind HayesAugust Zabladowski
- Mary HealyHeloise Collins
- Hans ConriedDr. Terwilliker
- Tommy RettigBartholomew Collins
- Noel CravatSgt. Lunk
- Robert HeasleyUncle Judson
- Jack HeasleyUncle Whitney
- George ChakirisDancer
- Alan AricElevator Operator (uncredited)
- Henry KulkyStroogo (uncredited)
- Tony ButalaBoy Pianist (uncredited)
- Kim CharneyKim - Boy in Line (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dr. Seuss, Allan Scott
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The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.: quick answers
Is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. on?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
If you liked The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T., try Babes in Toyland, The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins.
Who directed The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.?
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953) was directed by Roy Rowland and stars Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried.