Rip Van Winkle
Synopsis
Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Vinton
- Screenplay & Story
- Washington Irving, Susan Shadburne
- Original Title
- Rip Van Winkle
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Billy Budd Films, Will Vinton Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Vinton
Washington Irving, Susan Shadburne
Will Vinton, Frank Moynihan
Department Leadership Roster
Will Vinton
Director
Susan Shadburne
Writer
Will Vinton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rip Van Winkle
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What is Rip Van Winkle about?
Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Who directed Rip Van Winkle?
Rip Van Winkle was directed by Will Vinton.
Who stars in Rip Van Winkle?
The principal cast of Rip Van Winkle includes Will Geer, Tim Conner.
When was Rip Van Winkle released and how long is it?
Rip Van Winkle was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rip Van Winkle?
Rip Van Winkle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).