Bambi

Bambi has built a real following in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 6,065 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Donnie Dunagan's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Start it on Disney Plus whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Bambi keeps coming up in conversation. The look of Bambi gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends. Donnie Dunagan and Peter Behn bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. It was released in 1942. Bambi uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Bambi treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.