The Snail and the Whale
“"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.”
A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.
Where to watch The Snail and the Whale in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Snail and the Whale there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Snail and the Whale 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, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| 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+, KiKA | Amazon Video, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | Canal+, Benshi Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Snail and the Whale
The Snail and the Whale is a 2020 English-language animation, family and tv movie film directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon. The cast is led by Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins, Diana Rigg. It has a runtime of 0h 26m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Snail and the Whale was produced by Magic Light Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 21, 2020, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon
- Writers
- Suzanne Lang, Max Lang
- Release date
- October 21, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Magic Light Pictures
The Snail and the Whale cast & crew
The Snail and the Whale was directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon and written by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang.
The cast features Rob Brydon as Whale (voice), Sally Hawkins as Snail (voice), Diana Rigg as Narrator (voice), Cariad Lloyd as Teacher (voice), and Max Lang as Fish (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by René Aubry and it was produced by Michael Rose and Martin Pope.
Is The Snail and the Whale worth watching?
At 0h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and tv movie, The Snail and the Whale is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Snail and the Whale
The Snail and the Whale 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.
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Cast of The Snail and the Whale
Rob Brydon
Whale (voice)
Sally Hawkins
Snail (voice)
Diana Rigg
Narrator (voice)
Cariad Lloyd
Teacher (voice)
Max Lang
Fish (voice)
The Snail and the Whale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Snail and the Whale in United States?
The Snail and the Whale 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 Snail and the Whale in?
The Snail and the Whale is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Snail and the Whale?
The Snail and the Whale runs 0 hours 26 minutes (26 minutes).
▸What is The Snail and the Whale rated?
The Snail and the Whale is rated U. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 48 ratings.
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