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The Velveteen Rabbit

1985Movie30 min

AnimationFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

A boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by other more expensive or mechanical toys, the latter of which fancy themselves real. One day while talking with the Skin Horse, the Rabbit learns that a toy becomes real if its owner really and truly loves it. The Skin Horse makes the Velveteen Rabbit aware that "...once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always."

Feels like

  • Heartwarming
  • Children's Classic
  • Nostalgic
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spiritual
  • Touching
  • Educational
  • Beloved Adaptation

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Pino Van Lamsweerde
Written by
Mary Crawford, Alan Templeton
Produced by
Hugh Campbell
Music by
John Harris

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Facts

April 2, 1985 · 30 min · Animation, Family

Released
April 2, 1985
Runtime
30 min
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Velveteen Rabbit worth watching?"

Questions about The Velveteen Rabbit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Velveteen Rabbit worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Velveteen Rabbit okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Velveteen Rabbit?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The Velveteen Rabbit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.