Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- wistful
- comforting
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film harmless and moderately entertaining, praising its animation and family accessibility while viewing it as an unremarkable extension of the original.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bambi grows from a vulnerable fawn while learning to navigate the forest under the care of the Great Prince.
The central relationship follows Bambi growing up with his stern father, the Great Prince, as guardian.
The film revisits the characters and woodland setting of Disney's Bambi as a direct sequel produced for home entertainment.
The story is built around animated forest landscapes, animal communities, and Bambi's movement through the seasons of growing up.
Films like Bambi II, and why
The Fox and the Hound
Both are family-oriented animated dramas centered on young animals navigating parental care, loss, and maturation in a natural setting.
The Lion King
Both use gentle animal characters, woodland environments, and coming-of-age themes to balance warmth with emotional sadness.
The Jungle Book
Both are comforting animated family films about young protagonists developing under unusual guardianship while confronting friendship and growing responsibility.
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian Pimental
- Release Date
- 2006-01-26
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (1084)
Cast
- Alexander Gould
- Patrick Stewart
- Brendon Baerg
- Nicky Jones
- Andrea Bowen
- Anthony Ghannam
- Cree Summer
- Keith Ferguson
- Makenna Cowgill
- Emma Rose Lima
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bambi II about?
- A tender woodland sequel follows Bambi as he learns to grow up beneath the stern but protective guidance of his father.
- What is Bambi II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bambi II as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Bambi II violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bambi II.
- What did critics think of Bambi II?
- Critics generally found the film harmless and moderately entertaining, praising its animation and family accessibility while viewing it as an unremarkable extension of the original.
- Which films are like Bambi II?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fox and the Hound, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book.
- How long is Bambi II?
- Bambi II runs 72 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bambi II?
- In United States, Bambi II streams on Disney Plus.
