A little fact for the people that enjoyed this movie- the tapestry in the opening song is an actual, antique tapestry.

Fun fact: When Hayao Miyazaki was starting his own animation studio, he wasn't sure where he would get the staff necessary to run it. He was still very early in development, and he saw this movie, loved it, and discovered that it was going to be Rankin Bass's last movie because ITN was going bankrupt. Rankin Bass's animation offices were about to be out of a job so Miyazaki commissioned the entire staff to make Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind, and that became the first Studio Ghibli film; Nausicaa was in theaters before Miyazaki had incorporated, or even named the studio. The Last Unicorn is the mother of Studio Ghibli.

This movie will always be an important part of my childhood. It's a shame that this film is so underrated.

One of the few animated movies that rivals even the greatest Disney movies.

I don’t know why but I’ve always loved the last line the hunter has. “And good luck to you, for you are the last”

my dad's favorite song, in his favorite movie, sung by his favorite band i miss you, daddy

Here's a fun fact for you. The Last Unicorn is the first time in written literature that a Unicorn is referred to as female.

this is the type of song that I love but it just gives me a weird feeling that I can't explain. it just makes me rethink my life and I don't know why

I am no longer like the others, for no unicorn was ever born who could regret, but now I do. I regret.

This movie is just so timeless. I dear say It shall forever be my favorite movie. I loved it as a kid and now as an adult, it brings tears to my eye watching just little clips of it. The artwork and the music is just so perfect.

I always cry at the beginning of this because me and my sister watched it when we were little. She died a few years back. Everytime I hear that music I can't help but cry, it just takes me back to my childhood with her.

I own this movie! It made me very sad as a kid I remember. It was the idea of "being the last" and being alone in that way that scared me I think. It made me really sad.

"Why do the leaves never fall? or the snow? Why is it always spring here?" i love that line!

"Molly: No, it can't be. Can it be? Where have you been? Where have you been? Damn you! Where have you been? Schmendrick: Don't you talk to her that way! Unicorn: I'm here now. Molly: And where were you twenty years ago? Ten years ago? Where were you when I was new? When I was one of those innocent young maidens you always come to? How dare you! How dare you come to me now, when I am this! [Weeps] Schmendrick: Can you really see her? Do you know what she is? Molly: If you had been waiting to see a unicorn, as long as I have... Schmendrick: She's the last unicorn in the world. Molly: It would be the last unicorn that came to Molly Grue. It's all right, I forgive you." That scene always gives me chills. I feel like Molly, waiting to see a unicorn my whole life. Maybe one day I will see one.

"It cannot be! Why would I be the last? What do _Men_ know. Because they have seen no unicorns for a while does not mean that we have all _vanished._ We do not _vanish._ There has never been a time without unicorns; we live forever! We are as old as the sky, old as the moon! We can be hunted or trapped; we can even be killed, if we leave our forests. But we do not _vanish._ Am I truly the last?" had to type that out

I never saw this movie as a kid, but it was one of my wife's favorites as a little girl. I've watched it a few times and can see why. It's one of the most visually stunning animated movies out there, especially considering the era it was made in, where cheap animation reigned supreme. Literally every scene in this movie is a work of art, from beginning to end - some of the most detailed scenery I've ever seen in an animated movie, right up there with Miyazaki, etc.. Particularly the side-scrolling scenes, where the animators used multiple layers of forest, vegetation, etc. panning at different speeds. I thought the sound track by America was goofy the first time I saw it, but it really does fit the movie well, and their music is very well composed. Wish I could've seen it when I was young, but at least our kids will get to enjoy it.

I'm AAAALLLIIIIIVVVE, I'm ALLLIIII III I I IVE *cries*

This honestly has to be one of the best openings to an animated film, or any, ever made. It's just so beautifully done, you can actually feel the emotional influence of the song, as well as the art and the overall meaning. I've taken this film far too much for granted over the years, possibly even forgetting about it altogether but recently being reminded of it. I really should watch it again sometime, I think the issue is that I just didn't understand it when I was younger, but now that I'm older and understand much more of it's meaning, I could appreciate it a lot more.

This opening still makes me cry more than any other movie's opening. It means so, so much to me. 💔

I am a 43 year old metal head who hasn't heard this song since I was 6. I am currently crying....almost sobbing. I haven't ever cried like this. Ever. It's a cry of life, death, love, loss, memory, regret, and hope. Heck. I gotta go drink some water and go to bed now.

I remember watching this when I was a young 5 year old innocent little boy, I would watch it all the time even though I barley understood it, it was a time when where I would have very little knowledge of the outside world beyond my warm little home, where my mother would make me turkey soup whenever I was sick, where when I would go on the Internet I wouldn't search for anything else then Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network games. Now I'm 18 and I know of the state the world is in, now I'm 18 and I search for more then games, now I'm 18 and my mother doesn't make turkey soup for me anymore. But I will still always cherish these little pieces of the past and forget the work and all the hate. 😌

Okay, my childhood just came back in a rush...crazy. I hope this doesn't get remade by Disney in an opportunity to cash in on nostalgia...

i don't care how old i get, this will always be the most magical movie of all time for me. Even as a little kid, this soundtrack was one of the most beautiful things in the world to me. I always thought America had such a pure sound to their songs.

This is one of the few fantasy films that makes me feel like it's a truly different world and this opening credit sequence is a big part of the reason why. Even other fantasy films that I like such as Lord of the Rings makes me feel like they're still on Earth.

How dare you! How dare you come to me now...when I am this!

The unicorn saying "I'm alive" is the sound the breeze of our hopes who, deep bellow our scars, our grieves and the harshness of the world, makes, whispering that there is still maybe something forever young, pure and innocent within us, long lost but never truly forgotten. The older we get, the more painfull those words are to be heard

What in the world? Why am I crying so much from seeing this? I never encountered this film as a child, but this has somehow pulled such insane amounts of emotion out of me. Thank you, Dan Avidan, for calling this to my attention. (Though I doubt he will see this comment.) I think his passion for the film and his performance in the cover had already moved me immensely, and seeing the original's beginning was the breaking point. This looks like such a special piece of art. I'm so sad that I missed the tour in my area, but I will find a way to watch and own this film.

RIP - ARTHUR RANKIN, JR. and CHRISTOPHER LEE Thank you for making this the best original under appreciating films of it's time. I love this film to bits. It's wonderful film that all of us should appreciating it this over 30 years ago. God bless you both and we shall miss you. ;(

The art in this film just makes me cry. So beautiful.

I’m happy they got what a unicorn should look like:- an animal the size of a large deer, long flowing mane, slender legs, cloven hooves and a lion’s tail.

"Stay where you are, poor beast. This is no world for you. Stay in your forest and keep your trees green, and your friends protected. And good luck to you. For you are the last!" I've always loved that part. ❤

This movie looks amazing! They definitely don't make stuff like this anymore...especially not for kids....

When the first breath of winter, through the flowers is icing And you look to the north, and a pale moon is rising And it seems like all is dying, and would leave the world to mourn In the distance hear her laughter It's the Last Unicorn I'm alive I'm alive It's so lonely. Also still (still!) stands as my favorite movie today.

My childhood. Right here.

I met my wife because of this movie. She was a friend of a friend that said she had rented this. I had never seen it anywhere and had to know what it was with vague memories seeing it as a child. I went to her place and we became Fast Friends and we got married a year and a half later. I will always be grateful for this movie and the magic that brought me and my soulmate together.

I just got a massive wave of nostalgia. Me and my brother were obsessed with this movie when we were little and we would watch it on replay. Times were so much simpler back then

I absolutely adored this movie as a child. Nothing has changed except I am getting older.

Anybody who felt IT , knows what a special piece of art this is.

This movie gave me such profound existential fear and sadness as a young child lol. To this day it’s probably one of the most viscerally emotional reactions I’ve had to any movie. I only saw it one time I think, but i remember that experience to this day. I might have to rewatch it one of these days to remember why exactly it got me so much lol. I watched it when i was like 5 and I’m now 22

This score is amazing. And I honestly don't why America doesn't have the theme song on one of their Greatest Hits compilations.

Not even lion king could reach this greatness. Watership Down and Last Unicorn are truly perfect. Glad my parents bought it on VHS when i was young :)

"I'm a black man from the hood..... I had thiz on dvd back at like 18 coming up in the land of the poverty!!! Back then, I thought it waz tight, but I ain't put to much attention to it.... Now that I am older at 26, I looked back and realized it waz a classic!!! Itz now one of my fav moviez of all time!!!! Bot, boy, boy those will alwayz be sweet memories to me, I'll feel every ONE'Z nostalgia and euphoria on these commentz!!! Like for really though!!!! The ecstasy just hit me in my chest and overwhelmz me, good ol DayZ!!!!!!!! Never to be forgotten by me!!!!!!" £🆕 Michael Jackson aka Humongous butt Lova£

Lyrics: When the last eagle flies Over the last crumbling mountain And the last lion roars At the last dusty fountain In the shadow of the forest Though she may be old and worn They will stare unbelieving At the Last Unicorn When the first breath of winter Throught the flowers is icing And you look to the north And a pale moon is rising And it seems like all is dying And would leave the world to mourn In the distance hear her laughter Of the Last Unicorn I'm alive, I'm alive When the last moon is cast Over the last star of morning And the future has passed Without even a last desparate warning Then look into the sky where through Through the clouds a path is torn Look and see her how she sparkles It's the Last Unicorn I'm alive, I'm alive

Honestly, I would love to see a movie like this animated nowadays. It has its strengths and weaknesses, but it’s a very somber movie that strikes a chord with you.

An intresting fact about this story, Peter S Beagle got the idea from a tapestry he saw where it had bulls and unicorns fighting each other and he made up a wizard called Smendrick which he used to tell his children as a bedtime story, I would really love to see a film about him and his adventures.

Bloody underrated and awesome!!!

Ugh crying ugly tears. 🥺 This really hits home... Me and my grandmother always watched the last unicorn when I was little. ❤️ This is truly an outstanding and beautiful classic. You are missing out if you haven’t seen it yet.

This song sounds like regret but acceptance, you’ve realized you wasted your life and haven’t done what you wanted, what you loved, but you know there’s nothing you can do to change it.

My sister and I used to watch this movie when we were little. We used to have this movie on VHS but it got stuck in the VHS player and we couldn't get it out. But we have it on DVD now.

2:23 onwards: Gosh.. I don't even know how to describe the emotions this stirs in me. Nostalgia mixed with something else so powerful. I never appreciated the beauty of this as a child, the movie confused me so much and some scenes traumatized me. But now I find this so beautiful and inspiring. edit: one thing... 1:32

Can’t believe this is 40 years old now. I wasn’t even born yet I recently saw this film for the first time and really enjoyed this film for what it was. Even it was truly bizarre. Loved this theme by America, I think it’s even on one of their Greatest Hits albums

This flute solo is one of the most beautiful bits of flute playing I've heard in a film. I wish I could figure out who it is.

I remember how I watched this movie long ago with my sisters-- everything was a lot happier then. Something about this movie-- this song in particular, has always made me feel a certain way. I don't know how to explain it, but it's comforting yet sad-- something that reminds you of what was one of your most purest and joyful memories

as a kid it sails right over your head but as an adult when you get seriously ill you feel the impact abd know exactly what she means when the unicorn says "I can feel this body dying"

I never knew it was a book...I want to find it and read it!

My favorite childhood movie I still love this :)

One of my favorite movies and songs I watch the DVD a lot and I'm man enough to admit it I cry the last unicorn will live on forever

This song just makes me cry, this is my childhood movie

i love this song so much (except im not keen on unicorns as much as i used to be as a kid) , its beautiful and full of emotion. i wish there was a longer version of the song

*sobs* just the SONG can make me tear up T-T such a good movie. Also I NEVER knew that Jeff Bridges and Christopher Lee were in this amazing movie!

I'm really surprised by all these guys that watch this movie. Where can I meet one of these guys??! Any guy that love the last unicorn has got me falling head over heels already. :D

I’ve always loved this movie. The animation is absolutely stunning, and the music is so wonderful.

I want to say we need another Rankin Bass, another company with this kind of art and beauty, but we don't. We have this one, and so long as we rewatch it and share it, we'll never lose it.

I've never seen this movie, but it looks good. It oozes nostalgia.

That's all my childhood...! Q_Q

Everything in that drawing is adorable. From the soundtrack to the characters. You identify with the characters' emotions. One of my favorite drawings. I can see it always and always. I would like Lean and Amalthea to have his happy end. I feel always nostalgic and melancholic when I see it The Last Unicorn, but in a positive way.

This is my childhood! 🦄

this song/movie is so beautiful and powerful, it has the ability to make you cry for no reason and experience a flood of childhood memories. absolutely breathtaking.

havent heard this is a while, broke down into tears. this movie helped me in my appreciation of purity, kindness, and nature. i will never stop venturing into the woods for what ever reason and hope to see a unicorn

i still watch this movie and I never get sick of it. It's truly a timeless masterpiece

This film touched me more as a child than anything else.......& still does at age 47!! I will always love this film. Its entire message touches my soul. The music is inimitable...why its not better known I will never understand. LONG LIVE this film!!

This is STILL one of my favorite moveis. I still get misty-eyed and cry at it. I am looking forward to getting to watch it with my daughter when she is older.

Such a good movie from childhood. Also, awesome soundtrack and such a Beautiful song. Brings back memories

the animated tapestry gives me chills. i love this movie

This is brilliant.Years fly over us like wings. Why am I the last etc etc, beautiful toon.

this movie + spirit stallion of the cimmaron were my favourite movies as a child, dare i say, still are, and also the reason im obsessed with horses xD the purity and innocence in this movie is beyond any expectation and damn even the voices seem to bring up the times in which the movie was made, i lovee it

As a adult I still love this movie it’s definitely it was apart of my childhood i still enjoy it as adult it’s one of the best movies one of my favorites.

I whatched this movie a thousand time . And I cry at the beginning 'cause of this song .

I saw this movie when I was 7 and I'm now 41. Still chokes me up.

I've seen this movie before, and I loved the colors and animation. The name of the movie, The Last Unicorn, is even more amazing. I even had an idea of creating a car in the movie's namesake, because I just realized: Today is the 40th anniversary of The Last Unicorn; that, and it's truly amazing. Probably call it the Rankin-Bass Unicorn GTX.

I love how they did the art for this movie. so beautiful

I remember watching this movie when I was very little.

This is a great movie, with songs I love. It was over a decade before I could even listen to this song without crying. I'm old enough to have seen it in the theater, and I'll always be glad my mom took me to see it. FYI for those getting a copy of the movie, try to get the old VHS if you can. The 25th anniversary release is slightly censored, for the worse IMO.

Ah childhood, such fond memories

The art of the last unicorn opening song and man's road along with the unicorn's voice are so beautiful

Ah fuck right in the nostalgia

This is an astonishingly beautiful song.

I can't remember why but this movie always used to make me cry

this movie feels like a fever dream

The mature hunter at the beginning says IT ALL. respect

I do still cry about this song. It sad but i hope its not true. Then Im alive comes on and im ok again!

I love this movie.

I remember this movie faintly, my sisters loved it when we were VERY young. I completely forgot that it existed

God I love this movie, takes me back to my childhood and every time I see it I get to relive the magic I felt the first time I saw it. It's just so beautiful. I wish they could still make something with this much heart and soul today instead of the utter crap in the theaters now days.

I love this movie & the beautiful theme song by America! Those were wonderful times!

why dont they make films like this anymore? :'( truly beautiful movie. never has there been another like it

Absolutely beautiful. The song is amazing and so hauntingly beautiful as well.

I saw this opening day in the theater, and own the 25th anniversary edition. It is timeless.

This song so touching! Even as I near my 40s. I love this movie so much!

I loved this movie so much, and I still do