Little Runaway

NR 7.5
1952 0 hr 7 min Animation , Comedy

A baby seal escapes from the circus and ends up in Jerry's backyard pool. Tom finds out soon enough, and when the circus offers a $10,000 reward, his goal is clear.

  • Cast:

Similar titles

The Dresden Doll
The Dresden Doll
In this one, Max has run low on ink, so Ko-Ko finishes drawing himself and then heads over to the camera room, where he creates his own characters, a mechanical dancing Dresden doll with whom he falls in love and a couple of automaton musicians. He gets rid of the musicians, but, alas, the projectionist gets oil onto Ko-Ko's soon-to-be bride, melting her.
The Dresden Doll 1922
The Adventurer
The Adventurer
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
The Adventurer 1917
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who!
In this story, Horton discovers there is a microscopic community of intelligent beings called the Who's living on a plant that only he can hear. Recognising the dangers they face, he resolves to keep them safe. However, the other animals around him think Horton has gone crazy thinking that there are such beings.
Horton Hears a Who! 1970
Spacemen, Go-Go Girls and the True Meaning of Christmas
Spacemen, Go-Go Girls and the True Meaning of Christmas
Aliens have come from the planet Uranus to steal Earth's resources. Its up to a group of Go-Go dancing Private eyes to stop them!
Spacemen, Go-Go Girls and the True Meaning of Christmas 2004
The Brother of Jared
The Brother of Jared
Mahonri, the brother of Jared, is a righteous man in wicked Babel. After the tower of Babel is destroyed and the language of the people is confused, the Lord shows Mahonri how to build barges to carry the righteous across the sea to the Promised Land. When the brother of Jared asks the Lord to touch stones to light the barges, his faith is so strong that he receives a great revelation.
The Brother of Jared 1990
Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases
Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases
A compilation of 14 Tom and Jerry original classic shorts: Yankee Doodle Mouse; Salt Water Tabby; Tee For Two; Mice Follies; The Cat Concerto; Solid Serenade; Zoot Cat; Johann Mouse; Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Mouse; Mouse in Manhattan; Jerry and the Lion; The Little Orphan; Kitty Foiled; Jerry's Diary
Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases 2000
The Savior in America
The Savior in America
In the years following the sign of Jesus’ birth the Nephites grow wicked. Then a great storm and earthquakes ravage the land, followed by three days of darkness. When hope seems lost, the resurrected Savior appears in glory to the Nephites. He ministers, preaches, and calls disciples to His work. His perfect love and teachings cause the Nephites to be spiritually changed and live peacefully.
The Savior in America 1989
Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites
Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites
Ammon, one of the sons of Mosiah, forsakes kingship to become a missionary to the Nephites’ mortal enemy, the Lamanites. Ammon shows great humility as he asks to become servant to the Lamanite king, Lamoni. Later, Ammon defends the king’s flocks against a band of robbers. His faithful example brings Ammon the opportunity to preach unto the king, bringing him and many others to humility, repentance and conversion.
Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites 1989
Journey to the Promised Land
Journey to the Promised Land
Lehi and his family, led by the Liahona, arrive to the shores of a great sea after traveling far from Jerusalem. Nephi, son of Lehi, is commanded by the Lord to build a ship. They practice faith and obedience to overcome every obstacle and sail to the Promised Land. Witness their gratitude as they kneel on the shore of their new home and give thanks to God for the successful journey.
Journey to the Promised Land 1988
Abinadi and King Noah
Abinadi and King Noah
Abinadi courageously stands before wicked King Noah and his evil priests, calling them to repentance and testifying of Christ. Though Abinadi is killed after fulfilling this mission, his words touch Alma’s heart. Alma, one of the priests, repents and soon brings many people to the waters of baptism as a missionary of the coming Christ. Will these true believers also escape persecution from King Noah?
Abinadi and King Noah 1988

Reviews

Protraph
1952/06/14

Lack of good storyline.

... more
Organnall
1952/06/15

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

... more
PiraBit
1952/06/16

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

... more
Roy Hart
1952/06/17

If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

... more
BA_Harrison
1952/06/18

As time went on, the T&J cartoons became increasingly dependent on cute sidekicks for Jerry, a repetitive formula that soon became rather stale. Little Runaway sees Jerry teams up with yet another adorable critter, a little seal that has escaped from the circus, but proves to be one of the better shorts to feature a pal for the little mouse thanks to a very funny script that features lots of great gags.The first standout out moment comes when Jerry tries to steal a fish for the hungry seal but is caught in the act by a sleepy Tom: Jerry stands behind the fish, operating it like a life-size puppet, and performs a dance routine for the dozy cat. It's a wonderfully executed moment, one of the highlights of the T&J series so far. The laughs continue as Tom learns of the escaped seal and tries to catch it for the reward money, with a predictable lack of success (I love it when Tom trick cycles along a power line, only for the bike to separate into three parts when he reaches a knot tied in the wires by the crafty seal).An amusing ending sees Tom disguising himself as a seal to try and catch the escapee, the silly cat finding himself part of the circus after he is mistaken for the Real McCoy (don't feel sorry for him: he seems to be having fun!).All in all, Little Runaway is a solid T&J caper that delivers plenty of chuckles. 7.5/10 rounded up to 8 for IMDb.

... more
TheLittleSongbird
1952/06/19

I have seen quite a few cartoons that are very cute and funny, and they have really cute supporting characters. Little Runaway is one of those cartoons. In fact, it has become one of my favourite Tom and Jerrys for that primary reason. The animation is beautiful, the colours especially look amazing, while the music compliments the visuals perfectly. The sight gags and chases are unpredictable and funny, I especially loved Jerry's dance routine with the fish, and also the ending, I too don't think Tom would have given in too easily to do something possibly that humiliating. As I've said, Little Runaway is also so cute, thankfully not cute to the point of your teeth falling out, but cute to the point of reaching into the television and hug the characters. Tom and Jerry are both great to watch, but the baby seal steals their thunder just by being so adorable, especially when he communicates in seal language why he's run away and that he doesn't want to go back. Overall, a must watch for Tom and Jerry fans. 10/10 Bethany Cox

... more
ccthemovieman-1
1952/06/20

This is more of a "cute" story than a comedy, although it has both charm and laughs, along with some nice artwork. In essence, a baby seal escapes from the zoo. The animal is tired of blowing horns; his job is boring. He tells this to Jerry Mouse after winding up in the swimming pool where Jerry and Tom live. After Tom, Jerry and the seal all hear that there is a $10,000 reward for the return of the seal, Tom goes after him. The normal chase scene is a bit different because Tom is chasing a seal, not Jerry, and Tom has to perform circus acts (high wire and such) to catch the seal.Funny sight gags included Jerry helping to produce a "dancing fish" and Tom doing his high- dive into a glass of water.The show features an odd ending: one, of course, that could never happen and one that you wonder, "Why would Tom be content doing this?"

... more
Mary-18
1952/06/21

Poor Tom and Jerry! They never got the love and respect that Disney and Warner Brothers characters got, but Tom and Jerry's classic episodes made in the '40's and '50s are just as clever and almost as well animated as their more prestigious cartoon neighbors. "Little Runaway" is wonderful. The runaway seal is adorable, and Jerry's tap dancing routine with a dead fish is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in a cartoon. Scott Bradley's music, as always, complements the animation perfectly.

... more