Film critic Roger Ebert gave the film four stars out of four, stating that "This is a film for the family to see." Both Gene Siskel and Ebert placed the film on their 10-best lists of 1972.
Film critic Roger Ebert gave the movie a perfect score, saying it's a film suitable for all ages. Both Gene Siskel and Ebert featured the film on their year-end best lists of 1972.