The World's Greatest Animation
Synopsis
A whirlwind tour of first-class animated shorts, The World's Greatest Animation assembles, for the first time, an eye-popping assortment of Academy Award winners and nominees from the years 1978-90. From the Orwellian vision of zoo life Creature Comforts, to Crac!, a rocking chair's impressionistic view of the industrialization of Montréal, The World's Greatest Animation features some of the finest achievements in this unique art form.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Kroyer, Bill Plympton, Wolfgang Lauenstein, Cordell Barker, Eunice Macaulay, Frédéric Back, Nick Park, John Weldon, Christoph Lauenstein, Will Vinton, Jon Minnis, Jimmy Picker, Eugene Fedorenko, Zbigniew Rybczyński, Nicole Van Goethem, Richard Condie, Børge Ring, Ferenc Rófusz
- Original Title
- The World's Greatest Animation
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Kroyer, Bill Plympton, Wolfgang Lauenstein, Cordell Barker, Eunice Macaulay, Frédéric Back, Nick Park, John Weldon, Christoph Lauenstein, Will Vinton, Jon Minnis, Jimmy Picker, Eugene Fedorenko, Zbigniew Rybczyński, Nicole Van Goethem, Richard Condie, Børge Ring, Ferenc Rófusz
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Kroyer
Director
Bill Plympton
Director
Wolfgang Lauenstein
Director
Cordell Barker
Director
Eunice Macaulay
Director
Frédéric Back
Director
Nick Park
Director
John Weldon
Director
Christoph Lauenstein
Director
Will Vinton
Director
Jon Minnis
Director
Jimmy Picker
Director
Eugene Fedorenko
Director
Zbigniew Rybczyński
Director
Nicole Van Goethem
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The World's Greatest Animation.
Similar Titles to The World's Greatest Animation
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.2
4.3
6.5
10.0
7.4
7.4
7.5
7.0
7.0
6.8
7.0
7.0
More Like The World's Greatest Animation
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The World's Greatest Animation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The World's Greatest Animation about?
A whirlwind tour of first-class animated shorts, The World's Greatest Animation assembles, for the first time, an eye-popping assortment of Academy Award winners and nominees from the years 1978-90. From the Orwellian vision of zoo life Creature Comforts, to Crac!, a rocking chair's impressionistic view of the industrialization of Montréal, The World's Greatest Animation features some of the finest achievements in this unique art form.
Who directed The World's Greatest Animation?
The World's Greatest Animation was directed by Bill Kroyer, Bill Plympton, Wolfgang Lauenstein, Cordell Barker, Eunice Macaulay, Frédéric Back, Nick Park, John Weldon, Christoph Lauenstein, Will Vinton, Jon Minnis, Jimmy Picker, Eugene Fedorenko, Zbigniew Rybczyński, Nicole Van Goethem, Richard Condie, Børge Ring, Ferenc Rófusz.
Who stars in The World's Greatest Animation?
The principal cast of The World's Greatest Animation includes Not specified.
When was The World's Greatest Animation released and how long is it?
The World's Greatest Animation was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World's Greatest Animation?
The World's Greatest Animation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).