Frank and Ollie

Frank and Ollie

Their friendship changed the face of animation.

Directed by Theodore Thomas

Produced by Theodore Thomas Productions, Walt Disney Pictures

199589 min7.5 / 10

A warm, celebratory documentary portrait of two legendary animators whose lifelong friendship and artistic partnership shaped modern animation.

Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!

Questions people ask

  • Is Frank and Ollie scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Frank and Ollie easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Frank and Ollie violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Frank and Ollie end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Frank and Ollie sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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Surprise52

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Love88

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