The Point

A father tells his son a story about a fantastical land where everything, including the people, has a sharp point. A boy named Oblio is born with a round head, making him different from everyone else. Because he lacks a point, he and his dog, Arrow, are banished from their home. The two travel through a forest in a musical journey of discovery.

Released in 1971, this American animated fantasy was directed by Fred Wolf. It is the first of two films he directed, preceding The Mouse and His Child. The movie was produced by Jimmy T. Murakami, Fred Wolf, and Harry Nilsson, with a screenplay written by Norm Lenzer. The voice cast features Ringo Starr as the narrator and father, alongside Paul Frees, who provides the voices for the King, Oblio's father, and several other characters. Other voice contributors include Lennie Weinrib, Bill Martin, Buddy Foster, and Joan Gerber.

The film has a runtime of 74 minutes and was produced by Murakami-Wolf Productions and Nilsson House Music Inc. It has received a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 67 votes.