Ben and Me
“The hysterical saga of Ben Franklin and his revolutionary mouse!”
Synopsis
A revisionist version of American history as a small mouse comes to live with Benjamin Franklin and turns out to be responsible for many of his ideas; including the beginning of the Declaration of Independance!
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Walt Disney Presents "Ben & Me" (1953)
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton Luske
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Peet, Robert Lawson, Ted Sears, Winston Hibler, Del Connell
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Ben and Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, Buena Vista Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton Luske
Bill Peet, Robert Lawson, Ted Sears, Winston Hibler, Del Connell
Oliver Wallace
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Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton Luske
Director
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben and Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ben and Me about?
A revisionist version of American history as a small mouse comes to live with Benjamin Franklin and turns out to be responsible for many of his ideas; including the beginning of the Declaration of Independance!
Who directed Ben and Me?
Ben and Me was directed by Hamilton Luske.
Who stars in Ben and Me?
The principal cast of Ben and Me includes Sterling Holloway, Charles Ruggles, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson.
When was Ben and Me released and how long is it?
Ben and Me was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Ben and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ben and Me was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ben and Me?
Ben and Me holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).