The Gruffalo's Child
A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake, Owl and Fox in the process. She eventually finds the mouse, who manages to outwit her like the Gruffalo before!
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| 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, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Kixi, Kixi Select Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Canal+ | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child is a 2011 English-language adventure, animation and family film directed by Johannes Weiland and Uwe Heidschötter. The cast is led by Helena Bonham Carter, Shirley Henderson, Robbie Coltrane. It has a runtime of 0h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Gruffalo's Child was produced by Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes, and Studio Soi and made in United Kingdom and Germany. It was released on December 25, 2011, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Johannes Weiland, Uwe Heidschötter
- Writers
- Julia Donaldson, Johanna Stuttmann
- Release date
- December 25, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Production
- Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes, Studio Soi
The Gruffalo's Child cast & crew
The Gruffalo's Child was directed by Johannes Weiland and Uwe Heidschötter and written by Julia Donaldson and Johanna Stuttmann.
The cast features Helena Bonham Carter as Mother Squirrel (voice), Shirley Henderson as The Gruffalo's Child (voice), Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo (voice), Rob Brydon as The Snake (voice), John Hurt as The Owl (voice), and Tom Wilkinson as The Fox (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Martin Pope and Michael Rose.
Is The Gruffalo's Child worth watching?
The Gruffalo's Child holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 156 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 0h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and family, The Gruffalo's Child is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child 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.
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Cast of The Gruffalo's Child
Helena Bonham Carter
Mother Squirrel (voice)
Shirley Henderson
The Gruffalo's Child (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
The Gruffalo (voice)
Rob Brydon
The Snake (voice)
John Hurt
The Owl (voice)
Tom Wilkinson
The Fox (voice)
James Corden
The Mouse (voice)
Phoebe Givron-Taylor
Little Squirrel (voice)
Sam Lewis
Little Squirrel
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The Gruffalo's Child — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Gruffalo's Child in United States?
The Gruffalo's Child 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's Child in?
The Gruffalo's Child is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Gruffalo's Child?
The Gruffalo's Child runs 0 hours 26 minutes (26 minutes).
▸What is The Gruffalo's Child rated?
The Gruffalo's Child is rated U. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 156 ratings.
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