The Worm Turns
Synopsis
Mad scientist Mickey has just brewed up a potion; to test it out, he squirts it on a fly that's been trapped by a spider, a (regular) mouse being harassed by a cat, then the cat when Pluto goes after it, and Pluto when dogcatcher Pegleg Pete goes after him. Each of the underdogs turns against his tormentor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen
- Original Title
- The Worm Turns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sharpsteen
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Sharpsteen
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Worm Turns
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What is The Worm Turns about?
Mad scientist Mickey has just brewed up a potion; to test it out, he squirts it on a fly that's been trapped by a spider, a (regular) mouse being harassed by a cat, then the cat when Pluto goes after it, and Pluto when dogcatcher Pegleg Pete goes after him. Each of the underdogs turns against his tormentor.
Who directed The Worm Turns?
The Worm Turns was directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Who stars in The Worm Turns?
The principal cast of The Worm Turns includes Walt Disney, Pinto Colvig, Billy Bletcher, Clarence Nash.
When was The Worm Turns released and how long is it?
The Worm Turns was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Worm Turns?
The Worm Turns holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).