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6.5 / 10(23 votes)IMDbNR19547mUnited States of America

The Flying Squirrel

Synopsis

Donald is pushing his peanut cart through the park when a flying squirrel drops in. Donald gets him to help tie his sign to a tree by promising a peanut, but when it turns out to be a bad nut, Donald won't make good, and the battle with the squirrel is on.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 12, 1954

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Hannah
Screenplay & Story
Nick George, Roy Williams
Original Score
Oliver Wallace
Original Title
The Flying Squirrel
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Hannah

Screenplay & Story

Nick George, Roy Williams

Original Score & Music

Oliver Wallace

Producers

Walt Disney

Department Leadership Roster

Jack Hannah

Jack Hannah

Director

Oliver Wallace

Original Music Composer

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Flying Squirrel.

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Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Flying Squirrel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Squirrel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Flying Squirrel about?

Donald is pushing his peanut cart through the park when a flying squirrel drops in. Donald gets him to help tie his sign to a tree by promising a peanut, but when it turns out to be a bad nut, Donald won't make good, and the battle with the squirrel is on.

Who directed The Flying Squirrel?

The Flying Squirrel was directed by Jack Hannah.

Who stars in The Flying Squirrel?

The principal cast of The Flying Squirrel includes Clarence Nash.

When was The Flying Squirrel released and how long is it?

The Flying Squirrel was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 7m.

Who composed the musical score for The Flying Squirrel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Squirrel was composed by Oliver Wallace.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flying Squirrel?

The Flying Squirrel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).