Saludos Amigos

Released Feb 6, 1943

45m

Kids & Family

Musical

List

81%

16 Reviews

Tomatometer

41%

2,500+ Ratings

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After a live action sequence in which Walt Disney himself gives a tour of his animation studios in California, the action shifts to South America where a collection of both stock and new characters appear in a series of shorts. In one segment, Donald Duck (Clarence Nash) attempts to navigate Lake Titicaca with an uncooperative llama, and in another, a brave little airplane crosses the dangerous Andes. Meanwhile, Goofy (Pinto Colvig) tries to act like a local in the Pampas.

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Critics Consensus

One of Disney's lesser-known animated films, Saludos Amigos may be slight stuff, but it's still a spirited, energetic travelogue.

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Marjory Adams

Boston Globe

One of the more astounding sequences features a carnival song number, "Acuarele de Brasil " with Joe Carioca and Donald Duck as the leading characters.

May 14, 2021

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TIME Magazine

A good-neighborly, Technicolor whimsey that has made Walt Disney one of South America's favorite North Americans.

Nov 16, 2009

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

In color, with topical music, it is a gay forty-minute potpourri.

Rated: 4/5

May 6, 2008

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Mat Brunet

AniMat's Review (YouTube)

There definitely is a lot of history to be found in Saludos Amigos, but hard to say that there’s much else beyond that.

Rated: 6/10

Jan 26, 2024

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

While Saludos Amigos might not be the most iconic Disney feature and it is far from the best, the film still carries a unique magic and identity that makes it worthwhile to check out at least once.

Jan 3, 2023

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Josephine O'Neill

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Walt Disney's trip to South America for material has pro vided this ingenious piece -- more of a sketch-book than a film.

May 26, 2021

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Nick S

It was very well done, a nice, charming, not-too-long time capsule into South America, almost 100 years ago. Recommended for education and for fun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/26/23

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Daniel F

nothing much to say about this movie. it's entirely forgettable, Donald the duck, in my opinion, is a very irritating character and I'm not a fan of mixing Live action with animated, especially in this period of time and one of disney's worst films. there also isn't much of a story. 4.0/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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Parker E

An interesting film showcasing different cultures in South America. This film also had some nice experimental animation which was the highlight for me. Granted I do want to visit South America now.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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Dale R

An anthology film of hybrid animation and live action shorts. The film itself isn't much to see. The shorts on their own are good but as a package do not really do much to celebrate. The real interesting story is how and why this film was made. Walt Disney was an ambassador to Latin and South America to convince those countries to not support the Nazi cause during World War II. He brought his animators along and they created the shorts that comprised this film and The Three Caballeros. This film is also the first appearance of José Carioca, who they should use more often! If you're curious, check it out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/01/23

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Jace E

An interesting dive into South American cultures, Saludos Amigos was a unique experience. Though lacking any substance to last more than 41 minutes, it was much more entertaining than Fantasia.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Fernando Cedillo

Sabemos que la característica principal de la película es mostrar un poco de todo sobre Latinoamérica, tanto como se visten en los países, música, comida y características de los países mientras que estamos acompañados del Pato Donald, la historia da saltos pero se entiende porque es un viaje entre países, pero lo que yo considero destacable es la música, realmente eso es lo que le da una identidad y salva a la película.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/23

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Norman Ferguson

Director

Wilfred Jackson

Director

Jack Kinney

Director

Hamilton Luske

Director

Bill Roberts

Director

Pinto Colvig

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Synopsis

After a live action sequence in which Walt Disney himself gives a tour of his animation studios in California, the action shifts to South America where a collection of both stock and new characters appear in a series of shorts. In one segment, Donald Duck (Clarence Nash) attempts to navigate Lake Titicaca with an uncooperative llama, and in another, a brave little airplane crosses the dangerous Andes. Meanwhile, Goofy (Pinto Colvig) tries to act like a local in the Pampas.

Director: Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 1943, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 45m

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