Chip an' Dale
Chip an' Dale
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
"Chip 'n' Dale" is a 1947 Disney animated short, the first film featuring the famous chipmunks alongside Donald Duck, set in a light and mischievous winter atmosphere. The only sensitive elements are classic slapstick gags typical of the era: Donald gets hit by a giant snowball, is thrown into a snowdrift, and ends up briefly stuck in the snow with his rear exposed. These physical gags remain entirely within the burlesque tradition of classic cartoons, with no visible injuries or realistic painful consequences, and unfold at a fast and comedic pace. The film is perfectly suitable for very young children from age 3 onwards, and parents can use the viewing as a gentle springboard to discuss simple concepts like respecting nature and sharing.
Synopsis
Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip and Dale fall out, but their acorns stay behind, so they work at putting out Donald's fire and retrieving their stash. Donald, of course, takes this as calmly and cheerfully as you would expect.
Difficult scenes
Donald is hit by a giant snowball rolled down a hill by Chip just as he opens his cabin door. The impact is spectacular and Donald ends up comically embedded in the snow with his legs in the air. This gag may briefly startle the youngest viewers, but the tone remains entirely slapstick and consequence-free.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 1947
- Runtime
- 6m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Jack Hannah
- Main cast
- Clarence Nash, Dessie Flynn, James MacDonald
- Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
"Chip 'n' Dale" is a 1947 Disney animated short, the first film featuring the famous chipmunks alongside Donald Duck, set in a light and mischievous winter atmosphere. The only sensitive elements are classic slapstick gags typical of the era: Donald gets hit by a giant snowball, is thrown into a snowdrift, and ends up briefly stuck in the snow with his rear exposed. These physical gags remain entirely within the burlesque tradition of classic cartoons, with no visible injuries or realistic painful consequences, and unfold at a fast and comedic pace. The film is perfectly suitable for very young children from age 3 onwards, and parents can use the viewing as a gentle springboard to discuss simple concepts like respecting nature and sharing.
Synopsis
Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip and Dale fall out, but their acorns stay behind, so they work at putting out Donald's fire and retrieving their stash. Donald, of course, takes this as calmly and cheerfully as you would expect.
Difficult scenes
Donald is hit by a giant snowball rolled down a hill by Chip just as he opens his cabin door. The impact is spectacular and Donald ends up comically embedded in the snow with his legs in the air. This gag may briefly startle the youngest viewers, but the tone remains entirely slapstick and consequence-free.