The Willows in Winter
Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.
Where to watch The Willows in Winter in United States
Amazon VideoAmazon VideoClick a service to open The Willows in Winter there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Willows in Winter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About The Willows in Winter
The Willows in Winter is a 1996 English-language animation, family and tv movie film directed by Dave Unwin. The cast is led by Alan Bennett, Michael Gambon, Rik Mayall. It has a runtime of 1h 11m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Willows in Winter was produced by Carlton Television and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 26, 1996, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Dave Unwin
- Writers
- Ted Walker
- Release date
- December 26, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Carlton Television
The Willows in Winter cast & crew
The Willows in Winter was directed by Dave Unwin and written by Ted Walker.
The cast features Alan Bennett as Mole, Michael Gambon as Badger, Rik Mayall as Toad, Michael Palin as Rat, Vanessa Redgrave as Grandmother / Narrator, and Enn Reitel as Otter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Colin Towns and it was produced by John Coates and Peter Orton.
Is The Willows in Winter worth watching?
At 1h 11m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and tv movie, The Willows in Winter is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Willows in Winter
Alan Bennett
Mole
Michael Gambon
Badger
Rik Mayall
Toad
Michael Palin
Rat
Vanessa Redgrave
Grandmother / Narrator
Enn Reitel
Otter
Adrian Scarborough
Nephew Vole
Zoot Lynam
Portly
James Villiers
Magistrate
David Sinclair
Gaoler/Clerk
Mark Lockyer
Chief Weasel
Ronald Fraser
Chief Judge
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The Willows in Winter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Willows in Winter in United States?
The Willows in Winter is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Willows in Winter in?
The Willows in Winter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Willows in Winter?
The Willows in Winter runs 1 hours 11 minutes (71 minutes).
▸What is The Willows in Winter rated?
The Willows in Winter is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 15 ratings.
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