The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an hour-long compendium of the three Disney "Winnie" animated short subjects produced between 1966 and 1974. Sterling Holloway provides the voice of A.A. Milne's whimsical pooh-bear in all three cartoons, the first two of which are directed by Wolfgang… More The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is an hour-long compendium of the three Disney "Winnie" animated short subjects produced between 1966 and 1974. Sterling Holloway provides the voice of A.A. Milne's whimsical pooh-bear in all three cartoons, the first two of which are directed by Wolfgang Reithermann and the last by John Lounsbery. The program consists of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966), Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968, which won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Subject), and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too! (1974). The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was originally prepared in 1977 for theatrical release, and has since been available primarily in home-video form. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 14 min.
Directed By: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman
Written By: A.A. Milne
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

In Theaters: Mar 11, 1977 Wide
On DVD: May 7, 2002

Critic Reviews

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Their charm is undeniable, though it mainly resides in the source material: the late 60s, when these were made, were Disney's darkest days for craft and commitment.
Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media
Remains faithful to A. A. Milne's beloved classic stories.
Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
One of the most charming of all Disney features... like anyone else, when I see it I am swiftly and inexorably carried back to childhood, in accordance with the drippy clichés.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
While Blustery Day won an Oscar, all three cartoons deserved it.
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
The 'Friendship Edition' DVD version of this movie comes with a nice selection of extras.
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
The product of marketing genius, but at its core, this movie is entirely true to A.A. Milne's wonderful storybook intentions.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh offers innocent delights and unaffected charm. (The Friendship Edition)
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...it's always nice, anytime, to renew one's acquaintance with A.A. Milne's delightful characters.
Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
What a peculiar genius was A.A. Milne… Milne's distinctive voice retains its quality in with a clarity and integrity exceeding that of any other author Disney adapted.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Quaint and fairly lovable kiddie adventures.
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
Though this is a disappointing disc for an adult audience, it's perfect if you have children. Like most classic Disney, it's worth picking up for the film alone.

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Brad W

Winnie the Pooh is an american classic. A true time portal to my childhood, its so harmless and sweet that you csn't help but smile at that silly old bear.
Michael E

This Collection of Cartoons are all fantastic and introduce some of Disney's most memorable characters my favorite being Tigger
Jason O

There wasn't anything on television, so I figured I would watch "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." I grew up watching Winnie the Pooh, and I have to say that I was impressed with this movie. The movie includes a few short stories that involve Pooh, Piglet,… More
There wasn't anything on television, so I figured I would watch "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." I grew up watching Winnie the Pooh, and I have to say that I was impressed with this movie. The movie includes a few short stories that involve Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, and the rest of the characters from Winnie the Pooh. In the first one, Pooh goes on a quest for honey. The second one is about a blustery day which turns into a major flood. Finally, in the third one, Rabbit teams up with Pooh and Piglet to find a way to get Tigger to quit bouncing. Any kid that likes Winnie the Pooh will definitely like this movie. I'm grown, but I still like watching a good cartoon movie every now and then, and I'm glad I chose to watch this one. Some of the parts you'll remember from the movie are when Pooh gets stuck for days in Rabbit's hole, when Pooh and Piglet find a way to become heroes, and when Tigger just won't quit bugging Rabbit. This is a good movie for anyone that likes cartoons. Loved watching this with my niece today. Made me feel like a child all over again. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000
Michael G

There was a time where the very ending of this movie did a number on me. Now, many years later, I can appreciate The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh as nostalgia that leaves a warm feeling of happiness every time you see it. Problem is now my nearly two year-old daughter wants to… More
There was a time where the very ending of this movie did a number on me. Now, many years later, I can appreciate The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh as nostalgia that leaves a warm feeling of happiness every time you see it. Problem is now my nearly two year-old daughter wants to watch it (and nothing else) at least twice a day. As a result I'm trying really hard to resist hating or becoming burnt out on something I once loved. Still great animation with lots of personality and an overall fun watch.
Lafe F

I'm fond of the classic Disney Winnie the Pooh films. The characters are so colorfully painted and voiced. The 100-Acres Wood is a nice fantasy setting. It's all very comforting to visit these animals. It feels very non-commercial. Winnie the Pooh may have inspired Homer… More
I'm fond of the classic Disney Winnie the Pooh films. The characters are so colorfully painted and voiced. The 100-Acres Wood is a nice fantasy setting. It's all very comforting to visit these animals. It feels very non-commercial. Winnie the Pooh may have inspired Homer Simpson. The theme song is a beautiful thing.
Bradley W

Winnie the Pooh is an american classic. A true time portal to my childhood, its so harmless and sweet that you csn't help but smile at that silly old bear.
DOCTOR P

3rd of the "Do it Like Walt" era The animation is beautifully done here, and is a huge improvement over the last film. The characters are all simplistic but cute, while the locations have a nice look to it that will remind people of the stories in the source material.… More
3rd of the "Do it Like Walt" era The animation is beautifully done here, and is a huge improvement over the last film. The characters are all simplistic but cute, while the locations have a nice look to it that will remind people of the stories in the source material. The music is nice and pleasant. It'll be hard to get them off your mind after watching the film. The characters are all great and memorable, which should be of no surprise considering everyone nowadays have grown up and love them. It's too easy to fall in love with these characters especially considering that in pretty much any show or film that has been made the characters are always fun to watch, the only really notable exception is the show featuring the young red headed she devil. There's three,enjoyable stories in the film. The first revolves around Pooh getting stuck after eating too much honey, the second revolves around the Blustery Day or Winds Day as they call it, and the last is about Rabbit trying to get Tigger to stop bouncing. Each is fun but the best would be the Blustery Day, it just has the most memorable moments in the film. The only weakness is that for the most part non of the shorts were original and both made and released years before this came out. Still that won't be much of a bother for this film and as Tigger puts it, it's fun fun fun fun. Up next: well this is pretty cute for kids and- WHOA is that a topless women?!? (not sure how many of you will get this reference.)
Matthew Y

A collection of the three Pooh shorts Disney had already animated in the late 60's/early 70's The Many Adventures is never-the-less a timeless classic for the younger viewers and likely is still near and dear to many adults hearts today. While most package films quality… More
A collection of the three Pooh shorts Disney had already animated in the late 60's/early 70's The Many Adventures is never-the-less a timeless classic for the younger viewers and likely is still near and dear to many adults hearts today. While most package films quality dips on the strength on each short all three stories and strong and memorable with no weak moments. Memorable songs (though no real classics) that'll get stuck in your head and buzz around all day long.
Bradley J

Charming, and adorable, Winnie the Pooh and the cast of cute characters in The 100 Acre Wood truly are delightful. Overall Rating:89
Marion R

I love pooh bear! This is really funny up to the point right after we meet Tigger then, it just becomes boring.
Sunil J

Who doesn't love Winnie-the-Pooh!?
Sarah B

The definitive portrayal of Milne's creations.