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The Snail and the Whale

  • TV Movie
  • 20192019
  • 27m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.2K
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The Snail and the Whale (2019)
A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
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A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Max Lang
    • Daniel Snaddon
  • Writers
    • Julia Donaldson(based on the book by)
    • Axel Scheffler(based on the book by)
    • Max Lang(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Diana Rigg(voice)
    • Sally Hawkins(voice)
    • Rob Brydon(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Max Lang
    • Daniel Snaddon
  • Writers
    • Julia Donaldson(based on the book by)
    • Axel Scheffler(based on the book by)
    • Max Lang(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Diana Rigg(voice)
    • Sally Hawkins(voice)
    • Rob Brydon(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Snail
    • (voice)
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Whale
    • (voice)
    Cariad Lloyd
    • Teacher
    • (voice)
    Max Lang
    Max Lang
    • Fish
    • (voice)
    Arnold Brown
    • Other Snails
    • (voice)
    Emma Tate
    • Other Snails
    • (voice)
    William Barber
    • School Child
    • (voice)
    David Cummings
    • School Child
    • (voice)
    Charlotte Davis-Black
    • School Child
    • (voice)
    Emmy Dowers
    • School Child
    • (voice)
    Mia Wilks
    • School Child
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Max Lang
      • Daniel Snaddon
    • Writers
      • Julia Donaldson(based on the book by)
      • Axel Scheffler(based on the book by)
      • Max Lang(adapted by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rob Brydon again provides a voice, making him the only person to "appear" in all of the Christmas adaptations of Julia Donaldson's books. It's also Sally Hawkins third appearance in all adaptations.
    • Connections
      Featured in 48th Annie Awards (2021)

    User reviews12

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    10/10
    Beautiful
    Beautifully narrated, crisp and colourful animation, wonderful soundtrack and a great story of friendship and adventure makes for a rewarding watch
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Snigeln och valen
    • Production companies
      • Magic Light Pictures
      • Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $88,909
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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