Tinker Bell

Last Updated on: January 20th, 2024

Tinker Bell (2008 Movie)

“Tinker Bell” is a 2008 animated fantasy film produced by DisneyToon Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is part of the Tinker Bell film series and serves as the first installment in the series.

The movie explores the origin story of Tinker Bell, the iconic fairy from J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” In the film, Tinker Bell is born from the first laugh of a baby and is assigned the role of a tinker fairy, responsible for repairing and inventing things. However, Tinker Bell becomes dissatisfied with her talent and believes she is meant for something more exciting.

Driven by her desire to join the other fairies in their seasonal work, Tinker Bell embarks on a journey to find her true calling. Along the way, she encounters various other fairies, including Silvermist, Rosetta, Iridessa, and Fawn, each with their unique talents. Tinker Bell befriends them and learns valuable lessons about friendship, determination, and the importance of embracing one’s individuality.

Throughout the film, Tinker Bell faces challenges and obstacles that test her resilience and determination. She eventually discovers the true meaning of her role as a tinker fairy and the significance of her skills in the magical world of Pixie Hollow.

“Tinker Bell” showcases the spirit of adventure and self-discovery as Tinker Bell learns to embrace her talents and appreciate the importance of all fairies’ roles in maintaining the balance of nature. The film’s delightful animation and enchanting storytelling have made it a beloved favorite among audiences of all ages, further establishing Tinker Bell as an iconic Disney character.




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Cast

  • Mae Whitman: Tinker Bell
  • Kristin Chenoweth: Rosetta
  • Raven-Symoné: Iridessa
  • Lucy Liu: Silvermist
  • America Ferrera: Fawn
  • Jane Horrocks: Fairy Mary
  • Jesse McCartney: Terence
  • Jeff Bennett: Clank
  • Rob Paulsen: Bobble
  • Pamela Adlon: Vidia
  • Anjelica Huston: Queen Clarion
  • Loreena McKennitt: The Narrator
  • Steve Valentine: The Minister of Spring
  • Kathy Najimy: The Minister of Summer
  • Richard Portnow: The Minister of Autumn
  • Gail Borges: The Minister of Winter
  • America Young: Wendy Darling
  • Kat Cressida: Mrs. Darling
  • Bob Bergen: Fireflies

Crew

  • Director: Bradley Raymond
  • Producers: Jeannine Roussel
  • Music: Joel McNeely

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.