

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
“A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.”
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
Where to watch Roald Dahl's Esio Trot in United States
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Where is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a 2015 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Dearbhla Walsh. The cast is led by James Corden, Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel.
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was produced by Endor Productions and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 2, 2015, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Dearbhla Walsh
- Writers
- Richard Curtis, Paul Mayhew-Archer
- Release date
- January 2, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Endor Productions, BBC
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot cast & crew
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was directed by Dearbhla Walsh and written by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer.
The cast features James Corden as Narrator, Dustin Hoffman as Mr. Hoppy, Judi Dench as Mrs. Silver, Salo Gardner as Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous, Lara Rossi as Puppy Boy Mother, and Jimmy Akingbola as Keen Petshop Keeper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tim Phillips, cinematography is by Ben Smithard, and it was produced by Matthew Read and Bob Weinstein.
Is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot worth watching?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 128 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
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Cast of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

James Corden
Narrator

Dustin Hoffman
Mr. Hoppy

Judi Dench
Mrs. Silver

Salo Gardner
Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous

Lara Rossi
Puppy Boy Mother

Jimmy Akingbola
Keen Petshop Keeper

Katie Lyons
Philip's Mother

Pixie Davies
Roberta

Richard Cordery
Mr. Pringle

Pik-Sen Lim
Mrs. Wu

Polly Kemp
Woman Passenger
Alexander Bracq
Rollerblading Couple
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Roald Dahl's Esio Trot in United States?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot on Kanopy?
Yes — Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot in?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot rated?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 128 ratings.











