---
title: "Rock-A-Doodle"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rock-a-doodle-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20421
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Rock-A-Doodle (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rock-a-doodle-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rock-A-Doodle is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, Animation, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Goldcrest, Don Bluth Entertainment, Don Bluth Ireland. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A daring rooster believes his crow summons sunrise, but must face darkness when he leaves."

### Why Watch
- Colorful animation paired with lively musical numbers
- Humorous adventure built around a whimsical rock‑n‑roll rooster

### Caveats & Content Note
- The story can feel uneven and may not engage older viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is family‑friendly, featuring mild cartoon mischief and upbeat music suitable for all ages.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: upbeat, musical, family-friendly, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/rock-a-doodle-1991#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Don Bluth
- **Networks / Studios**: Goldcrest, Don Bluth Entertainment, Don Bluth Ireland

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Glen Campbell** as *Chanticleer / The King (voice)*
- **Toby Scott Ganger** as *Edmond*
- **Christopher Plummer** as *Grand Duke (voice)*
- **Kathryn Holcomb** as *Dory - Mother*
- **Stan Ivar** as *Frank - Dad*
- **Ellen Greene** as *Goldie (voice)*
- **Phil Harris** as *Narrator / Patou (voice)*
- **Eddie Deezen** as *Snipes (voice)*
- **Charles Nelson Reilly** as *Hunch (voice)*
- **Sandy Duncan** as *Peepers (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Rock‑A‑Doodle?
It follows a farm rooster who believes his crow makes the sun rise, leaves after a sunrise without him, and faces a sun‑hating owl threatening the farm.

### Q: When was Rock‑A‑Doodle released?
The film was released in 1991, with a U.S. release on April 3 1992.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is an animated musical comedy that also incorporates fantasy and family elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes.

### Q: Who produced the film?
It was produced by Sullivan Bluth Studios Ireland Limited and Goldcrest Films, and is loosely based on Edmond Rostand’s play Chantecler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rock-A-Doodle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20421)
- [Rock-a-Doodle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-a-Doodle)
- [Rock a Doodle (1991) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/20731-rock-a-doodle/prehled/)
- [Rock a Doodle (1991) - Videa a fotky - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/14567-rock-a-doodle/videa-fotky)
- [Nejlepší filmy na téma: hudební skupina | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/zebricky/nejlepsi/filmy/musical-band)

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