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7.3 / 10(52 votes)IMDbNR196510mUnited States of America

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

Synopsis

Animated work detailing the unrequited love that a line has for a dot, and the heartbreak that results due to the dot's feelings for a lively squiggle.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 15, 1965

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chuck Jones
Screenplay & Story
Norton Juster
Original Score
Eugene Poddany
Original Title
The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
10m
Production Studios
MGM Animation/Visual Arts, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Chuck Jones Enterprises, Sib-Tower 12 Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chuck Jones

Screenplay & Story

Norton Juster

Original Score & Music

Eugene Poddany

Producers

Chuck Jones, Les Goldman

Department Leadership Roster

Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones

Director

Eugene Poddany

Original Music Composer

Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones

Producer

Les Goldman

Producer

Maurice Noble

Maurice Noble

Production Design

Norton Juster

Screenplay

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

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

What is The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics about?

Animated work detailing the unrequited love that a line has for a dot, and the heartbreak that results due to the dot's feelings for a lively squiggle.

Who directed The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics?

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics was directed by Chuck Jones.

Who stars in The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics?

The principal cast of The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics includes Robert Morley.

When was The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics released and how long is it?

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 10m.

Who composed the musical score for The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics was composed by Eugene Poddany.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics?

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).