Room on the Broom
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
Where to watch Room on the Broom in United States
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Where is Room on the Broom streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | iciTouTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan, ABC iview | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Kixi, Magenta TV+ | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Canal+, Benshi Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom is a 2012 English-language family, animation and tv movie film directed by Max Lang and Jan Lachauer. The cast is led by Gillian Anderson, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins. It has a runtime of 0h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Room on the Broom was produced by Magic Light Pictures and Orange Eyes and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 25, 2012, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Max Lang, Jan Lachauer
- Writers
- Max Lang, Julia Donaldson
- Release date
- December 25, 2012
- OTT release
- October 30, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes
Room on the Broom cast & crew
Room on the Broom was directed by Max Lang and Jan Lachauer and written by Max Lang and Julia Donaldson.
The cast features Gillian Anderson as Witch (voice), Timothy Spall as Dragon (voice), Sally Hawkins as Bird (voice), Rob Brydon as Cat (voice), Martin Clunes as Dog (voice), and Simon Pegg as Narrator (voice).
Is Room on the Broom worth watching?
Room on the Broom holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 117 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 0h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, animation, and tv movie, Room on the Broom is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 30, 2013.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Room on the Broom
Gillian Anderson
Witch (voice)
Timothy Spall
Dragon (voice)
Sally Hawkins
Bird (voice)
Rob Brydon
Cat (voice)
Martin Clunes
Dog (voice)
Simon Pegg
Narrator (voice)
David Walliams
Frog (voice)
Room on the Broom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Room on the Broom in United States?
Room on the Broom is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Room on the Broom in?
Room on the Broom is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Room on the Broom?
Room on the Broom runs 0 hours 25 minutes (25 minutes).
▸What is Room on the Broom rated?
Room on the Broom is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 117 ratings.
▸When did Room on the Broom release on OTT?
Room on the Broom became available digitally on October 30, 2013.
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