Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
“The Happiest, Dopiest, Grumpiest, Sneeziest movie of the year.”
Synopsis
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Baking Snow White’s Gooseberry Pie | Dish Up DisneyOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-05-24
Top Cast
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Adriana Caselotti
Snow White (voice) (uncredited)
Lucille La Verne
Queen / Witch (voice) (uncredited)
Harry Stockwell
Prince (voice) (uncredited)
Roy Atwell
Doc (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
Sleepy / Grumpy / Dopey (hiccups) (voice) (uncredited)
Otis Harlan
Happy (voice) (uncredited)
Scotty Mattraw
Bashful (voice) (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
Eddie Collins
Dopey / Chipmunk and Squirrel Sneezes (voice) (uncredited)
Moroni Olsen
Magic Mirror (voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlington
Birds (voice) (uncredited)
Purv Pullen
Birds (voice) (uncredited)
Stuart Buchanan
Huntsman (voice) (uncredited)
June Foray
Animals (voice) (uncredited)
Candy Candido
Raven (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 27, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$184.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
124.24x
+$183.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hand
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Rickard, Richard Creedon, Ted Sears, Earl Hurd, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, Dorothy Ann Blank, Merrill De Maris
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith, Leigh Harline, Frank Churchill, Edward H. Plumb
- Original Title
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $184.9M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hand
Dick Rickard, Richard Creedon, Ted Sears, Earl Hurd, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, Dorothy Ann Blank, Merrill De Maris, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Ferdinand Horvath, Larry Morey
Paul J. Smith, Leigh Harline, Frank Churchill, Edward H. Plumb
Bill Melendez
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Dick Rickard
Screenplay
Richard Creedon
Screenplay
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Ted Sears
Screenplay
Earl Hurd
Screenplay
Otto Englander
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
David Hand
Director
Webb Smith
Screenplay
Dorothy Ann Blank
Screenplay
Merrill De Maris
Screenplay
Frank Churchill
Original Music Composer
Bill Melendez
Editor
Virginia Lockwood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs about?
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
Who directed Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was directed by David Hand.
Who stars in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
The principal cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs includes Adriana Caselotti, Lucille La Verne, Harry Stockwell, Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig.
When was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs released and how long is it?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $184.9M at the worldwide box office (124.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was composed by Paul J. Smith, Leigh Harline, Frank Churchill, Edward H. Plumb.
Is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs based on a book or true story?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ferdinand Horvath".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).