The Gruffalo vs The Magic Laboratory
The Magic Laboratory has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for The Gruffalo). The Gruffalo is the shorter watch at 27m compared with 1h 20m. The Gruffalo is the older of the two (2009 against 2024). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Gruffalo | The Magic Laboratory | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2024 |
| Length | 27m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Animation, Family | Animation, Family |
| Country | – | Mexico |
| Director | Jakob Schuh, Max Lang | Emanuel Mechoulam |
| Main cast | John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden | Elianne de la Peña, Axhai Vizcaino, Constantino Alonso |
Synopsis
The Gruffalo
The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Snake - the brave mouse creates a terrifying, imaginary monster to frighten them away. But what will the mouse do when he meets this frightful monster for real?
The Magic Laboratory
Eli invents a collection of glowing jars filled with values that, when combined with animated story catalysts, create the perfect formula for success. His 10-year-old apprentice, Pauli, assists him in sorting the jars. When Pauli’s cousin Tino arrives, upset after being scolded for not helping his friend win a contest, he becomes the ideal candidate to test the formula.
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