Will Vinton Movies

  • 2006
    The Wild

    The Wild

    The Wild

    5.52006HD

    An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help...

    The Wild
  • 1985
    Return to Oz

    Return to Oz

    Return to Oz

    6.6931985HD

    Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends,...

    Return to Oz
  • 1988
    Moonwalker

    Moonwalker

    Moonwalker

    6.9291988HD

    Moonwalker is a 1988 American experimental anthology musical film starring Michael Jackson. Rather than featuring one continuous narrative, the film...

    Moonwalker
  • 1985
    The Adventures of Mark Twain

    The Adventures of Mark Twain

    The Adventures of Mark Twain

    6.81985HD

    Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and...

    The Adventures of Mark Twain
  • 2011
    Adventures in Plymptoons!

    Adventures in Plymptoons!

    Adventures in Plymptoons!

    22011HD

    A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues,...

    Adventures in Plymptoons!
  • 1987
    Claymation Christmas Celebration

    Claymation Christmas Celebration

    Claymation Christmas Celebration

    7.71987HD

    Herb and Rex, the Jurassic odd couple, guide you along a Christmas choral celebration in this Emmy Award-winning special, guest-starring the...

    Claymation Christmas Celebration
  • 1979
    The Little Prince

    The Little Prince

    The Little Prince

    6.81979HD

    The Little Prince questions the universe in this story of innocence and wonder.

    The Little Prince
  • 1974
    Closed Mondays

    Closed Mondays

    Closed Mondays

    6.11974HD

    A man visiting a museum sees the works of art come to life.

    Closed Mondays
  • 1994
    Mr. Resistor

    Mr. Resistor

    Mr. Resistor

    81994HD

    In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

    Mr. Resistor
  • 1997
    The PJ's

    The PJ's

    The PJ's

    61997HD

    Unaired test pilot for the Eddie Murphy/Will Vinton Studios sitcom, "The PJ's".

    The PJ's
  • 1980
    Dinosaur

    Dinosaur

    Dinosaur

    01980HD

    A short educational Claymation film about dinosaurs. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

    Dinosaur
  • 2021
    Remembering Return to Oz

    Remembering Return to Oz

    Remembering Return to Oz

    02021HD

    The gathered memories and warm recollections of the cast and crew of the 1985 Walt Disney Pictures film, RETURN TO OZ. For the first time, we get...

    Remembering Return to Oz
  • 1988
    Meet the Raisins!

    Meet the Raisins!

    Meet the Raisins!

    6.21988HD

    Meet the Raisins! spoofs musical documentaries with its use of anthropomorphic food characters. Through its historical perspective, the special also...

    Meet the Raisins!
  • 1982
    The Great Cognito

    The Great Cognito

    The Great Cognito

    5.51982HD

    The film tells of a music hall impressionist who caricatures personalities from the second world war. Animated by Barry Bruce at Will Vinton...

    The Great Cognito
  • 1990
    Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II

    Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II

    Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II

    71990HD

    This special has the band hiring a slick-talking new manager in an attempt to make a comeback. Under his guidance, the Raisins try their hand at...

    Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II
  • 1986
    Shadow Play

    Shadow Play

    Shadow Play

    6.31986HD

    A playwright, who lost her fiance to suicide, is haunted by his spirit while staying on a remote island with his mother.

    Shadow Play
  • 2022
    Claydream

    Claydream

    Claydream

    5.72022HD

    A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton...

    Claydream
  • 1981
    The Creation

    The Creation

    The Creation

    6.91981HD

    The film is based on a poem by James Weldon Johnson depicting the power of the southern black American preacher's telling of the biblical creation...

    The Creation
  • 1977
    Martin the Cobbler

    Martin the Cobbler

    Martin the Cobbler

    8.21977HD

    A poor cobbler has a dream in which he hears the Lord promise to visit him. Instead poor people in need of food, clothing, warmth, and understanding...

    Martin the Cobbler
  • 1987
    The Festival of Claymation

    The Festival of Claymation

    The Festival of Claymation

    01987HD

    A sampler of the work of Will Vinton's animation using clay figures, including the shorts "Dinosaur," "The Great Cognito," "A Christmas Gift," and...

    The Festival of Claymation