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The Simpsons in Plusaversary

The Simpsons in Plusaversary

5m2021United States of America
AnimationComédieFantastique

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What this film brings

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Expert review

This animated short is mainly a very light musical parody, built around Disney references and the familiar comic tone of The Simpsons, with a bright, fast paced, and cheerful atmosphere. Sensitive content is minimal, mostly involving mild comic exclusion when Homer is left out of the celebration, along with a few exaggerated visual jokes and meta humor that older children will understand more easily. The intensity stays very low throughout, with no real violence, no sustained fear, no sexual content, and almost no notable language, making it much gentler than some of the sharper satirical material in the main series. For parents, the main consideration is not emotional risk but whether a young child will follow the references and rapid pacing. A child aged 4 can generally watch it comfortably, though many children will be more engaged from about age 6, especially if they already know The Simpsons or recognizable Disney characters.

Synopsis

The Simpsons host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney Princess, Plusaversary is Springfield's event of the year.

Difficult scenes

The short's small emotional hook comes from Homer being left out of the event while seemingly everyone else is invited. This is played for comedy rather than cruelty, but a very sensitive young child may still briefly react to the idea of a character being excluded. The pacing is quick, and the film packs in many character cameos and visual references from different worlds. For a young child, this may create mild confusion or sensory overload rather than real fear, especially if they do not already know The Simpsons or the franchises being spoofed.

Where to watch

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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026

About this title

Format
Short film
Year
2021
Runtime
5m
Countries
United States of America
Original language
EN
Directed by
David Silverman
Main cast
Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Tress MacNeille
Studios
Gracie Films, 20th Television Animation