Franklin and the Green Knight: The Movie (Video 2000)

It's winter in Woodland and Franklin is excited about spring coming because his new baby sister will be born. Following the lead of a myth his mom told him, he assumes the role of a Knight ... See full summary »

Director:

John van Bruggen

Writers:

Paulette Bourgeois (characters), Brenda Clark (characters),

Stars:

Noah Reid, Luca Perlman, Olivia Garratt

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Noah Reid	...	Franklin Turtle (voice)
Luca Perlman	...	Bear (voice)
Olivia Garratt	...	Goose (voice)
Kyle Fairlie	...	Rabbit (voice)
Kristen Bone	...	Snail (voice)
Leah Renee	...	Beaver (voice) (as Leah Cudmore)
Richard Newman	...	Mr. Turtle (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders	...	Mrs. Turtle (voice) (as Elizabeth Brown)
Juan Chioran	...	Green Knight (voice)
Paul Essiembre	...	Squire (voice)
Jonathan Wilson	...	Goblin (voice)
Gary Krawford	...	Lynx (voice)
Ruby Smith-Merovitz	...	Badger (voice)
Al Mukadam	...	Fox (voice) (as Ali Mukaddam)
James Rankin	...	Mr. Owl (voice)

Storyline

It's winter in Woodland and Franklin is excited about spring coming because his new baby sister will be born. Following the lead of a myth his mom told him, he assumes the role of a Knight and sets out to the woods on a quest for spring.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

Canada

Release Date:

17 October 2000 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Franklin und der grüne Ritter

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nelvana

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He loved warm spring showers, hot summer days and crisp autumn winds. He also loved the winter because winter meant snow and playing in the snow made him very happy. One January, when the snow laid deeper and thicker than anyone in Woodland could remember, Franklin was especially happy. Something was about to happen that would change his life forever.

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Connections

Follows Franklin (1997)

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Soundtracks

"Spring Where Are You?"
Music and Original Lyrics by Great Big Music, Tom Thorney, Tim Thorney,
Pete Coulman (as Peter Coulman), Brent Barkman, Carl Lenox (as Carl Lennox)
Performed by Kristen Bone, Leah Renee, Laura Lynn, Luca Perlman,
Noah Reid, Lis Soderberg, Cassandra Visik

User Reviews

Brilliant for a "Children's Film"

"Franklin and the Green Knight," is the best children's movie of all time and one of the best movies ever. This is no small claim, but this also no small movie. "Green Knight" hits all the right notes when it comes writing, directing, soundtrack and original songs, characters and more. This is a touching tale that has an important lesson to tell, but is never ridiculously saccharine or forceful in its message.

"Franklin and the Green Knight" is about Franklin expecting a new sibling. Those who are regular watchers of the series are probably already quite familiar with Franklin's new sibling, but even if you are, this is well-worth watching anyway. The movie contains four original lyrical songs. Two of them are pretty high-energy, exciting songs, but the other two are more touching and introspective songs.

This movie contains a lot of great humor, but also many greatly personal moments. One of the best involves a special bonding between Franklin and a close friend of his. The ending is also pure magic.