The Wise Little Hen
1934, English. Directed by Wilfred Jackson.
Join Donald Duck in his debut in the classic animated short The Wise Little Hen. The Little Hen is planting corn and would like to have help from Peter Pig and Donald Duck, but they refuse stating they each have a "tummy ache." When it comes time to harvest the corn, Peter Pig and Donald still refuse to help the Hen, so she and her chicks do the harvest by themselves. Finally, the hen cooks the corn and offers some to Donald and Peter Pig, but when they look more carefully they discover a surprise.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wise Little Hen
The Wise Little Hen is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Otto Englander
- Budget
- $26K
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The Wise Little Hen: quick answers
Is The Wise Little Hen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wise Little Hen?
The Wise Little Hen runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Does The Wise Little Hen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wise Little Hen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wise Little Hen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wise Little Hen is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wise Little Hen on?
The Wise Little Hen is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wise Little Hen?
If you liked The Wise Little Hen, try Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, Sing: Thriller, Three Little Pigs.
Who directed The Wise Little Hen?
The Wise Little Hen (1934) was directed by Wilfred Jackson and stars Florence Gill, Clarence Nash, Purv Pullen.