The Gruffalo (2009)
Movie 27m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: family night
The Gruffalo is an animation and family movie from 2009. It is directed by Jakob Schuh. The cast includes John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson and Helena Bonham Carter. The running time is 27m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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?
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Cast & crew
- Jakob SchuhDirector
- Max LangDirector
- John Hurtas Owl (voice)
- Tom Wilkinsonas Fox (voice)
- Helena Bonham Carteras Mother Squirrel (voice)
- Robbie Coltraneas The Gruffalo (voice)
- James Cordenas Mouse (voice)
- Rob Brydonas Snake (voice)
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Questions about The Gruffalo
- What genre is The Gruffalo?
- The Gruffalo is categorised as Animation, Family.
- Who stars in The Gruffalo?
- John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Gruffalo?
- Jakob Schuh directed The Gruffalo.
- How long is The Gruffalo?
- The Gruffalo runs for 27m (27 minutes).
- Is The Gruffalo worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Gruffalo?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
