The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story poster
Where to stream

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

7.619991h 30mMovieDocumentary

There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks…

DirectorLeslie Iwerks
WriterLeslie Iwerks
ProducerLeslie Iwerks

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Leslie Iwerks

KGKelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
Narrator
MK
Mark Kausler
Himself
JLJohn Lasseter
John Lasseter
Himself
RM
Russell Merritt
Himself
RDRoy Edward Disney
Roy Edward Disney
Himself
CJChuck Jones
Chuck Jones
Himself
OJOllie Johnston
Ollie Johnston
Himself
DIDon Iwerks
Don Iwerks
Himself
DS
Dave Smith
Himself
LMLeonard Maltin
Leonard Maltin
Himself
VDVirginia Davis
Virginia Davis
Herself
BB
Bob Broughton
Himself

More from Kelsey Grammer · Lead actor

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989 · 8.0
Modern Family
Modern Family
2009 · 7.9
Frasier
Frasier
1993 · 7.7
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · 8.4
30 Rock
30 Rock
2006 · 7.5
Cheers
Cheers
1982 · 7.6
Medium
Medium
2005 · 7.5
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday
2026
Wings
Wings
1990 · 6.9
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
1999 · 7.6
See all fromKelsey Grammer

More from Leslie Iwerks · Director

100 Years of Warner Bros.
100 Years of Warner Bros.
2023 · 7.6
Superpowered: The DC Story
Superpowered: The DC Story
2023 · 7.4
Disney Worldbuilders
Disney Worldbuilders
2026
Disneyland Handcrafted
Disneyland Handcrafted
2026 · 7.2
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
2007 · 7.5
The Imagineering Story
The Imagineering Story
2019 · 8.1
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
2010 · 6.7
League of Legends Origins
League of Legends Origins
2019 · 7.0
Citizen Hearst
Citizen Hearst
2013
Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
2012
See all fromLeslie Iwerks

More like this

John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 · 7.9
Cameraperson
Cameraperson
2016 · 6.7
Love, Gilda
Love, Gilda
2018 · 7.2
Audrey
Audrey
2020 · 7.1
Love, Marilyn
Love, Marilyn
2013 · 6.5
Being James Bond
Being James Bond
2021 · 7.8
Come See Me in the Good Light
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.2
Maidentrip
Maidentrip
2014 · 7.1
I Am Ali
I Am Ali
2014 · 6.7
Maria by Callas
Maria by Callas
2017 · 7.3
Sidney
Sidney
2022 · 7.0
My Mom Jayne
My Mom Jayne
2025 · 8.0

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story?

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story on Netflix?

No, The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story for free?

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story based on a true story?

Yes — The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).