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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

  • 20222022
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 32m
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Gabriel Byrne, Idris Elba, Tom Hollander, and Jude Coward Nicoll in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
Follows a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse, as they create an unexpected friendship and travel together in the boy's search for home.
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Follows a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse, as they create an unexpected friendship and travel together in the boy's search for home.Follows a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse, as they create an unexpected friendship and travel together in the boy's search for home.Follows a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse, as they create an unexpected friendship and travel together in the boy's search for home.
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    • Peter Baynton
    • Charlie Mackesy
    • Charlie Mackesy(based on the book by)
    • Jon Croker(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Jude Coward Nicoll(voice)
    • Tom Hollander(voice)
    • Idris Elba(voice)
    • Peter Baynton
    • Charlie Mackesy
    • Charlie Mackesy(based on the book by)
    • Jon Croker(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Jude Coward Nicoll(voice)
    • Tom Hollander(voice)
    • Idris Elba(voice)
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    • 54User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Gabriel Byrne, Tom Hollander, and Jude Coward Nicoll in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
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    Gabriel Byrne, Idris Elba, Tom Hollander, and Jude Coward Nicoll in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
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    Gabriel Byrne, Idris Elba, and Jude Coward Nicoll in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)
    Gabriel Byrne, Idris Elba, Tom Hollander, and Jude Coward Nicoll in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

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    Jude Coward Nicoll
    • The Boy
    • (voice)
    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • The Mole
    • (voice)
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • The Fox
    • (voice)
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • The Horse
    • (voice)
      • Peter Baynton
      • Charlie Mackesy
      • Charlie Mackesy(based on the book by) (adapted by)
      • Jon Croker(adapted by)
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      Based on the much loved children's book.
    • Crazy credits
      At end of the credits is this note: "Disclaimer: No cakes were harmed in the making of this film."
    • Connections
      Featured in Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me (2022)

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    9/10
    A Classic Book that needs more attention and Apple nailed the short film and the animation is phenomenal
    In a world that is often dark, Charlie Mackesy's words and illustrations of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, have served as moments of light. Beautiful in themselves, but more than that - they shine that light within ourselves to remember the good, the gentle, and the strength in kindness in our own lives and the world around us. The four much-loved characters stepped out of Charlie's imagination and into the world on Instagram, before finding a permanent home the best-selling book released in 2019. The TV adaptation, released on BBC One and iPlayer on Christmas Eve - and worldwide on Apple TV+ on Christmas Day - brings the friends to life. It's 35 minutes of exquisite, peaceful light, born to become a modern Christmas classic. "I'm lost," says the Boy, voiced in heartbreaking gentleness by Jude Coward Nichol. Two words that will have resonated with many at some stage in this post-pandemic weary world. Charlie's drawings touched something within during those dark days of lockdown. Their kindness, humour and hope reached through the page, bringing comfort and connection. Simply put, it's beautiful, whether you enjoy Charlie's drawings and wisdoms as inspiration, comfort, self-reflection, or purely for their charm. It's as if you have stepped into the book itself. Hug your horses extra tight, be kind to yourself, and to quote the Mole, "I'm glad we are all here". While the book has no linear plot, the film needed one. And so Charlie's words and wisdoms have been woven into a script, taking the characters on a journey through a dream-like snowy landscape to find "home", set to a soundtrack by Isobel Waller-Bridge. And that messaging of kindness and gentleness translates gracefully from page to screen. Charlie collaborated with Jon Croker on the adaptation, and is also named as co-director alongside Peter Baynton. That involvement by the author is perhaps behind why the feel is just so close to the book.
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      • December 25, 2022 (United States)
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