Short film

Pluto's Kid Brother

1946 · 7 min

A breezy little cartoon romp full of slapstick chases and puppy mischief that keeps young viewers giggling.

Directed by: Charles August Nichols
Genres: Animation
Starring: Pinto Colvig, Clarence Nash, Dorothy Lloyd

Overview: Pluto's kid brother, K.B., keeps getting into trouble. When Butch the bulldog passes by, K.B. latches onto him. Butch gets K.B. to crawl into a meat market through a small slot. Pluto comes along, they tussle and set off the burglar alarm, which brings the dogcatcher, who grabs Butch.

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer

In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.

Directed by: Charles August Nichols
Genres: Animation
Starring: Pinto Colvig, Clarence Nash, Dorothy Lloyd

In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
friendship
loyalty
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: kids
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

All scales, 0 to 10

Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	5
Horror	0
Humour	6
Realism	2
Romance	0
Tension	4
Darkness	1
Complexity	1
Emotional weight	2

Titles like Pluto's Kid Brother

Short film

Pluto's Surprise Package

1949

A breezy, wordless cartoon romp of slapstick frustration, easy to dip into and harmless fun for small viewers.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical, brisk · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: background
Runtime: 7 min

Details

Pluto's Surprise PackageHidden from your suggestions.

Short film

Pluto's Heart Throb

1950

A breezy, wordless cartoon romp of puppy love and jealous rivalry, easy and cheerful to watch with gentle slapstick charm.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical, brisk · about friendship · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 7 min

Details

Pluto's Heart ThrobHidden from your suggestions.

Short film

Mickey and the Seal

1948

A playful, slapstick cartoon full of mischievous animal chaos and gentle laughs for all ages.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical, brisk · about family and friendship · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
family
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 7 min

Details

Mickey and the SealHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Heathcliff

1980–1981

A breezy, silly cartoon of slapstick cat mischief that plays harmlessly in the background for young viewers.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical, brisk · about family and friendship · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
family
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: background
Seasons: 2

Details

HeathcliffHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Peppa Pig

2004

A gentle, cheerful cartoon of everyday family moments, with simple stories and a narrator who makes every small mishap feel funny and safe.

Light, whimsical, brisk · about family and friendship · animated

Via: light
whimsical
family
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: background
Seasons: 9

Details

Peppa PigHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Dumbo

1941

A short, sweet, and sometimes sad animated classic that balances playful comedy with genuine heart and a touch of surreal fantasy.

Same composer: Oliver Wallace · Whimsical, brisk · about family and friendship · animated

Also: Same composer: Oliver Wallace
Via: whimsical
family
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 64 min

Details

DumboHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

1969–1978

A light, playful mystery romp with gentle spooks and a talking dog, easy to enjoy without much thought.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical, brisk · about friendship and loyalty · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
friendship
loyalty
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Seasons: 3

Details

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!Hidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Disney's House of Mouse

2001–2003

A cheerful, fast-paced cartoon variety show where classic characters crack jokes and introduce short films, easy to dip in and out of.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical, brisk · about friendship · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: background
Seasons: 3

Details

Disney's House of MouseHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

1988–1991

A gentle, cheerful visit to the Hundred Acre Wood, where small adventures teach kindness and courage with warmth and no real danger.

Same director: Charles August Nichols · Light, whimsical · about family and friendship · animated

Also: Same director: Charles August Nichols
Via: light
whimsical
family
friendship
animated
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Seasons: 4

Details

The New Adventures of Winnie the PoohHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

The Secret Life of Pets

2016

A bright, bouncy cartoon caper that keeps kids giggling with silly animal antics and the occasional soft-hearted moment.

Light, whimsical, brisk · about family and friendship · animated

Via: light
whimsical
family
friendship
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 86 min

Details

The Secret Life of PetsHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Lady and the Tramp

1955

A cozy, hand-drawn charmer that drifts gently from puppyhood mischief to tender romance, with a few genuinely tense scrapes along the way.

Same composer: Oliver Wallace · Light, whimsical · about family and loyalty · animated

Also: Same composer: Oliver Wallace
Via: light
whimsical
family
loyalty
animated
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 76 min

Details

Lady and the TrampHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

1961

A charming, hand-drawn adventure with playful animal antics, a hissable villain, and a warm-hearted rescue at its core.

Light, whimsical, brisk · about family and loyalty · animated

Via: light
whimsical
family
loyalty
animated
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 79 min

Details

One Hundred and One DalmatiansHidden from your suggestions.

Where to watch in the UK

No UK streaming, rental or purchase options are known.

Streaming data from JustWatch.TMDB

Details

Genres: animation
Directed by: Charles August Nichols
Starring: Pinto Colvig, Clarence Nash, Dorothy Lloyd, James MacDonald
Music: Oliver Wallace
Runtime: 7 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

TMDB IMDb Letterboxd Wikipedia Wikidata

Something wrong on this page? Tell us.

Pluto's Kid Brother

How it feels

More like this

Titles like Pluto's Kid Brother

Where to watch in the UK

Details