Gena the Crocodile
1969, Russian. Directed by Roman Kachanov.
First animation about Gena and Cheburashka. Gena the Crocodile works as a zoo animal at an urban zoo. Every evening, he returns home to his lonely apartment. Gena gets very tired of playing chess against himself and decides to find some friends to play with. Animals and people respond to advertisements that he posts all around the city. First, a girl named Galya comes with a homeless puppy, who is then followed by Cheburashka. They decide to build a house for all the lonely citizens of the city, but a mischievous old lady, Shapoklyak, tries to stop them in different ways.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 30 December 1969
- Original title
- Крокодил Гена
- Country
- Soviet Union
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What Gena the Crocodile is based on
Gena the Crocodile is based on Crocodile Gena and His Friends (1966) by Eduard Uspensky, published by Detskaya Literatura.
1966
Crocodile Gena and His Friends
By Eduard Uspensky
Published by Detskaya Literatura
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Gena the Crocodile: quick answers
What comes after Gena the Crocodile?
Next in the series: Cheburashka (1971), Shapoklyak (1974), and Cheburashka Goes to School (1983).
Is Gena the Crocodile worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gena the Crocodile?
Gena the Crocodile runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does Gena the Crocodile have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gena the Crocodile. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gena the Crocodile parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Gena the Crocodile yet.
Which OTT platform is Gena the Crocodile on?
Gena the Crocodile isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1969. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gena the Crocodile?
If you liked Gena the Crocodile, try Cheburashka, Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy, Angela's Christmas Wish.
Who directed Gena the Crocodile?
Gena the Crocodile (1969) was directed by Roman Kachanov and stars Vasiliy Livanov, Klara Rumyanova, Vladimir Rautbart.
What is Gena the Crocodile based on?
Gena the Crocodile is based on Crocodile Gena and His Friends (1966) by Eduard Uspensky, published by Detskaya Literatura.