Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Synopsis
An examination of Walt Disney, the man who created "the happiest place on earth," but whose life was far from a fairy tale with employee strikes, financial hardships and personal tragedies.
Top Cast
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Narrator
Walt Disney
Self (archive footage)
Roy O. Disney
Self (archive footage)
James Baskett
Uncle Remus (archive footage)
Bob Gurr
Self - Former Imagineer
Sarah Nilsen
Self - Professor of Film & Television Studies
Michael Bowling
Self - Disney Historian
Lillian Disney
Self (archive footage)
Shirley Temple
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Nikolai Stolpe
Self - Grandson of Former Disney Animator
Robert Newton
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Cubby O'Brien
Self - Former Mouseketeer
Joyce Bulifant
Self - Actress, 'The Happiest Millionaire'
Daisy Ridley
Rey (archive footage)
John Boyega
Finn (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allison Willoughby
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Gauchat
- Original Title
- Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Associated Production Music, ReelzChannel, AMS Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allison Willoughby
Sara Gauchat
Michael Gorsky, Osman Tello, Matt Aslanian
Paul Ellison
Andy Streitfeld, Sara Gauchat, Allison Willoughby, Marisa Thomas, Michael Tessler
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Gauchat
Producer
Sara Gauchat
Writer
Allison Willoughby
Producer
Allison Willoughby
Director
Marisa Thomas
Producer
Michael Tessler
Producer
Michael Gorsky
Director of Photography
Osman Tello
Director of Photography
Paul Ellison
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walt Disney: Behind the Magic about?
An examination of Walt Disney, the man who created "the happiest place on earth," but whose life was far from a fairy tale with employee strikes, financial hardships and personal tragedies.
Who directed Walt Disney: Behind the Magic?
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic was directed by Allison Willoughby.
Who stars in Walt Disney: Behind the Magic?
The principal cast of Walt Disney: Behind the Magic includes Brad Osborne, Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney, James Baskett, Bob Gurr.
When was Walt Disney: Behind the Magic released and how long is it?
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walt Disney: Behind the Magic?
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).