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6.9 / 10(76 votes)IMDbNR19428mUnited States of America

How to Swim

“Goofy demonstrates how to swim.”

Synopsis

Goofy's plans to give a swimming lesson and enjoy a day at the beach go awry.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 23, 1942

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Kinney
Original Title
How to Swim
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
8m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Kinney

Producers

Walt Disney

Department Leadership Roster

Jack Kinney

Jack Kinney

Director

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 How to Swim.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Swim

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

What is How to Swim about?

Goofy's plans to give a swimming lesson and enjoy a day at the beach go awry.

Who directed How to Swim?

How to Swim was directed by Jack Kinney.

Who stars in How to Swim?

The principal cast of How to Swim includes George Johnson, John McLeish.

When was How to Swim released and how long is it?

How to Swim was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 8m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Swim?

How to Swim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).