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The Snail and the Whale
“"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.”
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The Snail and the Whale at a glance
The Snail and the Whale is a 2020 animation and family film, running 26m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BBC iPlayer, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2020-10-21
- Runtime
- 26m
- Genres
- Animation, Family, TV Movie
- Director
- Max Lang
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 51 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.
Cast
5 names
Rob BrydonWhale (voice)
Sally HawkinsSnail (voice)
Diana RiggNarrator (voice)
Cariad LloydTeacher (voice)
Max LangFish (voice)Questions about The Snail and the Whale
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Snail and the Whale in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Snail and the Whale is listed on BBC iPlayer, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Snail and the Whale suitable for children?
The Snail and the Whale is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Snail and the Whale about?
A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts…
How long is The Snail and the Whale?
The Snail and the Whale runs for 26m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Snail and the Whale trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Meet The Snail And The Whale!💦| Official Trailer | Gruffalo World: Snail & The Whale without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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