The Wind in the Willows (2006)

Director:

Rachel Talalay

Writers:

Kenneth Grahame (book), Lee Hall (adaptation)

Stars:

Matt Lucas, Mark Gatiss, Lee Ingleby

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Lucas	...	Toad
Mark Gatiss	...	Rat
Lee Ingleby	...	Mole
Bob Hoskins	...	Badger
Imelda Staunton	...	Barge Lady
Jim Carter	...	Engine Driver
Anna Maxwell Martin	...	Gaoler's Daughter
Mary Walsh	...	Washerwoman
Michael Murphy	...	Judge
Alex Macqueen	...	Clerk (as Alex MacQueen)
Emil Hostina	...	Mr. Tweed
Alexandra Pirici	...	Mrs. Tweed
Radu Andrei Micu	...	Chief Weasel
Andrei Avrinte	...	Hedgehog
Christian Vlad	...	Hedgehog

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

bluebells | landlord | toad | england | mouse | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [United Kingdom] Official PBS/Masterpiece Theatre [United States]

Country:

UK Canada Romania

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 December 2006 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Békavári uraság - Az új kaland

Filming Locations:

Bucharest, Romania

Company Credits

Production Co:

Box TV, Muse Entertainment Enterprises, Media Pro Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Toad steals the horse from the Barge woman, the horse has no saddle. When Toad is thrown from the horse moments later, the horse has a saddle.

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Connections

Version of The Wind in the Willows (1983)

User Reviews

A highly enjoyable made-for-TV version.

A highly enjoyable made-for-TV version of the story. The subtle costumes and understated acting are perfectly suited to the subject. Toad's frivolous and irresponsible behavior are well-captured, though I found him more childish than anything else.

There are undertones of class separation and hints of the poverty of some of the characters that I found touching, and will go over the heads of many children, which to me is a plus.

Bob Hoskins' Badger is a delight, and I have a soft spot for Mary Walsh, no matter how large or small the part she's in. The British and Canadian actors all bring their considerable talent to the table, despite the fact that most of them are relatively unknown (at least to the best of my knowledge).

All-in-all, well worth renting or downloading, if you want a simple family movie for the holidays, or just a family movie night.