Summary
We watch one young woman’s unconventional attempt to take control of her own love life by growing the perfect partner - a beautiful giant slug. Both freaks of nature, it’s a seemingly perfect match; until the slug is introduced to the outside world where he develops a taste for dinner parties and stimulating conversation.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 52
Letterboxd · 491 ratings3.4/5
IMDb5.6
Reach
Streams in 2 countries
Released
2018
November 19, 2018
8 years ago
Genres
AnimationComedyRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesLittle or none
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Sophie Koko Gate Director, Animation, Character Designer
Production · 3
- Deborah Lee Executive Producer
- Gillian Scothern Executive Producer
- Emma Cahusac Executive Producer
Sound · 2
- Johnny Wildley Music
- Oswald Skillbard Songs, Sound Designer
Art · 1
- Bridget Meyne Storyboard Artist, Character Designer
Visual Effects · 9
- Rosie Gate Animation
- Gabriel Lim Animation
- Jenny Wright Animation
- Anne Lou Erambert Animation
- Lucy Redman Animation
- Sacha Beeley Animation Production Assistant
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