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The Snail and the Whale

2020Movie26 minG

AnimationFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.4/5
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.4/5

Summary

A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon
Written by
Max Lang, Suzanne Lang
Produced by
Martin Pope, Michael Rose
Music by
René Aubry

Everyone

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Facts

October 21, 2020 · 26 min · G

Released
October 21, 2020
Runtime
26 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
52 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Huge Guy, Tiny Girl, Threatening Shark, Gentle Giant +1

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Snail and the Whale?"

Questions about The Snail and the Whale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Snail and the Whale?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Snail and the Whale from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 45 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Snail and the Whale worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Is The Snail and the Whale okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Snail and the Whale?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Snail and the Whale?

BleakHopeful

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