Rip Van Winkle movie poster

Rip Van Winkle

November 20, 1978 0h 27m 5.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Rip Van Winkle is a animation film. directed by Will Vinton. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Will Geer and Tim Conner

Synopsis

Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 20, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 0h 27m 27 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Billy Budd Films
  • Will Vinton Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rip Van Winkle about?

Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of men drinking and playing bowls. He drinks some of their my...

Who directed Rip Van Winkle?

Rip Van Winkle was directed by Will Vinton.

How long is Rip Van Winkle?

Rip Van Winkle has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).

When was Rip Van Winkle released?

Rip Van Winkle was released on November 20, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rip Van Winkle?

The main cast of Rip Van Winkle includes Will Geer, Tim Conner.