The Wise Little Hen
Join Donald Duck in his debut in the classic animated short The Wise Little Hen. The Little Hen is planting corn and would like to have help from Peter Pig and Donald Duck, but they refuse stating they each have a "tummy ache." When it comes time to harvest the corn, Peter Pig and Donald still refuse to help the Hen, so she and her chicks do the harvest by themselves. Finally, the hen cooks the corn and offers some to Donald and Peter Pig, but when they look more carefully they discover a surprise.
Where to watch The Wise Little Hen in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open The Wise Little Hen there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Wise Little Hen streaming around the world?
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About The Wise Little Hen
The Wise Little Hen is a 1934 English-language animation, comedy and family film directed by Wilfred Jackson. The cast is led by Florence Gill, Clarence Nash, Purv Pullen. It has a runtime of 0h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Wise Little Hen was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 8, 1934, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Wilfred Jackson
- Writers
- Otto Englander
- Release date
- June 8, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Wise Little Hen cast & crew
The Wise Little Hen was directed by Wilfred Jackson and written by Otto Englander.
The cast features Florence Gill as Wise Little Hen (voice) (uncredited), Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Peter Pig (voice) (uncredited), Purv Pullen as Baby Chicks (voice) (uncredited), and Pinto Colvig as Peter Pig's Groaning Noises (voice) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline and it was produced by Walt Disney.
Is The Wise Little Hen worth watching?
The Wise Little Hen holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 117 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 8m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and family, The Wise Little Hen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wise Little Hen
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Cast of The Wise Little Hen
Florence Gill
Wise Little Hen (voice) (uncredited)
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck / Peter Pig (voice) (uncredited)
Purv Pullen
Baby Chicks (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
Peter Pig's Groaning Noises (voice) (uncredited)
The Wise Little Hen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wise Little Hen in United States?
The Wise Little Hen is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Wise Little Hen on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Wise Little Hen is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Wise Little Hen in?
The Wise Little Hen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wise Little Hen?
The Wise Little Hen runs 0 hours 8 minutes (8 minutes).
▸What is The Wise Little Hen rated?
The Wise Little Hen is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 117 ratings.
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