As Dreamers Do

G
1h 30m
2014
3.9 /10 (20)

The Man Behind The Mouse

Overview

The early life of Walt Disney is explored in this family film with an art house twist. Though his reality was often dark, it was skewed by his ever growing imagination and eternal optimism.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2014-05-02

Top Billed Cast

Travis Tritt

The Narrator

Olan Rogers

Walt Disney

Ryan Dunlap

Roy Disney

Mark Stuart

Elias Disney

William Haynes

Ub Iwerks

Jonathan Schneck

Ray Kroc

Tyler Hayes

Flora Disney

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