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Once Upon a Forest

  • 19931993
  • GG
  • 1h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.6K
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Once Upon a Forest (1993)
  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Drama
A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.
IMDb RATING
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5.6K
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  • Director
    • Charles Grosvenor
  • Writers
    • Rae Lambert(story)
    • Mark Young
    • Kelly Ward
  • Stars
    • Michael Crawford(voice)
    • Ben Vereen(voice)
    • Ellen Blain(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Grosvenor
  • Writers
    • Rae Lambert(story)
    • Mark Young
    • Kelly Ward
  • Stars
    • Michael Crawford(voice)
    • Ben Vereen(voice)
    • Ellen Blain(voice)
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    • 34User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford
    • Corneliusas Cornelius
    • (voice)
    Ben Vereen
    Ben Vereen
    • Phineasas Phineas
    • (voice)
    Ellen Blain
    • Abigailas Abigail
    • (voice)
    Benji Gregory
    Benji Gregory
    • Edgaras Edgar
    • (voice)
    Paige Gosney
    • Russellas Russell
    • (voice)
    Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss
    • Michelleas Michelle
    • (voice)
    • (as Elizabeth Moss)
    Paul Eiding
    Paul Eiding
    • Abigail's Fatheras Abigail's Father
    • (voice)
    Janet Waldo
    Janet Waldo
    • Edgar's Momas Edgar's Mom
    • (voice)
    Susan Silo
    Susan Silo
    • Russell's Momas Russell's Mom
    • (voice)
    Will Estes
    Will Estes
    • Willyas Willy
    • (voice)
    • (as Will Nipper)
    Charlie Adler
    Charlie Adler
    • Waggsas Waggs
    • (voice)
    Rickey D'Shon Collins
    • Bosworthas Bosworth
    • (voice)
    • (as Rickey Collins)
    Angel Harper
    Angel Harper
    • Bosworth's Momas Bosworth's Mom
    • (voice)
    Don Reed
    Don Reed
    • Marshbirdas Marshbird
    • (voice)
    Robert David Hall
    Robert David Hall
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    • (voice)
    Benjamin Kimball Smith
    Benjamin Kimball Smith
    • Russell's Brotheras Russell's Brother
    • (voice)
    • (as Benjamin Smith)
    Haven Hartman
    • Russell's Sisteras Russell's Sister
    • (voice)
    David Doyle
    David Doyle
    • Variousas Various
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Grosvenor
    • Writers
      • Rae Lambert(story)
      • Mark Young
      • Kelly Ward
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    Storyline

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    This animated wildlife film provides an environmental friendly message that humans are a malicious, careless breed. Three cherubic little animals have to rescue their friend who has been overcome by poisonous gas. —John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
    • animal protagonist
    • anthropomorphic animal as protagonist
    • orphan
    • teacher
    • poison gas
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    • Taglines
      • An Adventurous Race Against Time!
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Crawford has stated he had a terrible time singing the song "Please Wake Up" as it was a grown-up singing to a child who was on the verge of dying. He had to struggle not to cry while recording.
    • Goofs
      Edgar loses his scarf, and just before they go to sleep, after Michelle has been taken care of, his scarf is back around his neck.
    • Quotes

      Michelle: [speaking really fast] Guess what? You'll never guess what, I'll betcha! Uncle Cornelius said I could go with you on your ramble today, but I'll betcha he's forgotten all about it, & I'll never, EVER get to see what the big surprise is!

      [inhales deeply]

      Michelle: What took you so long?

      Abigail: My dad!

      Edgar: My mother!

      Russell: No breakfast!

    • Crazy credits
      In the first half of the end credits, painted illustrations of the Furlings and Cornelius doing things after the events of the film are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Last Action Hero/Once Upon a Forest/Jurassic Park/The Music of Chance (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Please Wake Up
      Written by James Horner

      Lyrics by Will Jennings, Michael Tavera, Kelly Ward, and Mark Young

      Performed by Michael Crawford

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    Not for children
    Just do your kids a favor, and don't let them watch this at a young age.. if I remember it right its pretty traumatizing.. I haven't watched it since I was little because it scared me so bad, and I didn't even really know what was going on.. but I hated the gas killing the parents, the owl, the creepy gospel birds in the forest, the construction machines and the whole atmosphere of the movie was just creepy and dark.. I'm sure I would feel different about it now, watching it for the first time. I'm sure, IF, you're an adult you will find it a really well made cartoon.. but don't let your kids watch it unless you want that to be a lasting trauma.. :) as it stands I'm giving it 3 stars.
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    • seasidewanderer
    • Oct 8, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Taiwan
      • Spain
      • Canada
      • Denmark
      • Argentina
      • China
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Endangered
    • Production companies
      • Hanna-Barbera Productions
      • Harlech Television (HTV)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,582,052
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,206,251
      • Jun 20, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,582,052
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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