The Gruffalo
The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Snake - the brave mouse creates a terrifying, imaginary monster to frighten them away. But what will the mouse do when he meets this frightful monster for real?
Where to watch The Gruffalo in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Gruffalo there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Gruffalo 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 | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan, ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Kixi, Kixi Select Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Canal+, Benshi Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV |
About The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo is a 2009 English-language animation, family and tv movie film directed by Max Lang and Jakob Schuh. The cast is led by Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane. It has a runtime of 0h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Gruffalo was produced by Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes, and Studio Soi and made in United Kingdom and Germany. It was released on December 25, 2009, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Max Lang, Jakob Schuh
- Writers
- Jakob Schuh, Max Lang, Julia Donaldson
- Release date
- December 25, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Production
- Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes, Studio Soi
The Gruffalo cast & crew
The Gruffalo was directed by Max Lang and Jakob Schuh and written by Jakob Schuh, Max Lang, and Julia Donaldson.
The cast features Helena Bonham Carter as Mother Squirrel (voice), Rob Brydon as Snake (voice), Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo (voice), James Corden as Mouse (voice), John Hurt as Owl (voice), and Tom Wilkinson as Fox (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by René Aubry.
Is The Gruffalo worth watching?
The Gruffalo holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 345 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and tv movie, The Gruffalo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo 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.
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.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Gruffalo
Helena Bonham Carter
Mother Squirrel (voice)
Rob Brydon
Snake (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
The Gruffalo (voice)
James Corden
Mouse (voice)
John Hurt
Owl (voice)
Tom Wilkinson
Fox (voice)
More from the The Gruffalo Collection
The Gruffalo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Gruffalo in United States?
The Gruffalo 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 The Gruffalo in?
The Gruffalo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo runs 0 hours 27 minutes (27 minutes).
▸What is The Gruffalo rated?
The Gruffalo is rated G. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 345 ratings.
More like The Gruffalo
