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The events in the direct-to-video Bambi II transpire during the middle portion of the original film, after Bambi's mother dies but before he grows into an adult. The film concerns Bambi being raised b... read more read more...y his father, The Great Prince. Bambi learns his place in the forest thanks to his father and with the help of his friends like Thumper. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 12 min.

Directed by: Brian Pimental

Release Date: January 1, 2006

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DVD Release Date: February 7, 2006

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  • January 30, 2011
    I like Bambi 2 better than the first one.
  • fb733768972
    January 23, 2010
    fb733768972
    Weak! They screwed the first one over!
  • August 18, 2009
    I own nearly all the old Disney animated classic movies on VHS and have been watching them all my life. I don't know why, but the original Bambi was never one of my favorites of them, but rather one of my lesser favorites. I much prefer this sequel. Purists may scoff that Bambi i... read mores grown and has a family of his own at the end of the original and that this one should've picked up there, but I like that it picked up right after his mom died. It definitely works as an animated drama that I can relate to a lot. Many of us struggle all our lives with trying to impress our parents and make them proud, as Bambi does with his father, and what a joy to see them finally bonding. Excellent sequel that surpasses the original.
  • September 29, 2007
    i loved it i thought it was sweet and charming this one isnt sad like the first one it puts a big smile on your face
  • June 7, 2007
    Surprisingly good direct to video sequel. Fills in the gaps of Bambi's growing up. The relationship between him and his father is explored and is very sweet. The film doesn't add too much new but certainly doesn't insult the memory of the classic original. The animation isn't too... read more bad either.
  • fb1619601747
    December 21, 2010
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    Although it is obviously not one of the worst straight-to-DVD sequels out there, 'Bambi II' is still very unneeded.
  • February 15, 2008
    For a Disney sequel, it was alright.
  • December 18, 2011
    Bambi II is one of those rare gems of a movie that you can feel good about watching with your children. It combines a touching story of a father and son's relationship as they struggle to deal with the loss of Bambi's mother. A subject that is not easily tackled but the director,... read more Brian Pimental deals with it beautifully. He uses humor and sensitivity to show us how Bambi is dealing with his father's high expectations of him. The use of humor between Bambi and his friends, Thumper and Flower keep the story light enough for kids to enjoy.
  • May 15, 2011
    Kudos on the quality of this movie. It looks flawless and is very true to the original.
  • April 29, 2012
    It was a great Disney sequel. It had great animation, music, characters, backgrounds, voice cast, adventure and a great storyline. It is the best Disney sequel I've ever seen. It should be enjoy by kids and adults alike.

Critic Reviews


Joe Leydon
February 1, 2006
Joe Leydon, Variety

Lightly amusing but unremarkable. Full Review

R. L. Shaffer
January 29, 2012
R. L. Shaffer, IGN DVD

Certainly not perfect, but Bambi II isn't a bad DTV midquel. Full Review

James Plath
December 29, 2011
James Plath, Movie Metropolis

Maybe Bambi II is II much Bambi. Full Review

David Nusair
March 11, 2006
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...Bambi II never quite comes off as anything more than a needless sequel. Full Review

Jeffrey Chen
March 2, 2006
Jeffrey Chen, Window to the Movies

Playing it safe renders it mediocre, unaligned with its predecessor in spirit, though its thoughtful efforts in visual and musical homage shouldn't go unnoticed. Full Review

Rory L. Aronsky
February 20, 2006
Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat

This is solid proof that in times of such dire straits, like the direct to video Disney sequels, hope still exists. The endless patience has been worth it. Full Review

Kevin Carr
February 19, 2006
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

Bambi II doesn't entirely live up to the original, but how could it? Full Review

Staci Layne Wilson
February 7, 2006
Staci Layne Wilson, Buzzine Magazine

While it might have been interesting to see Bambi truly updated for the 21st century with up-to-date computer animation techniques, I rather liked the route they took. Full Review

John J. Puccio
January 24, 2006
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

I can't deny the movie is a delight to the eye and may be playful enough to entertain young children. For me, however, the original is enough. Full Review

March 8, 2006
Hollywood Reporter

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