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The Snail and the Whale

AnimationAdventureComedy

""How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail."

Duration

26m

Release

21 Oct 2020

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Cast

Diana RiggSally HawkinsRob Brydon

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10

Details

Director

Max LangDaniel Snaddon

Writers

Julia DonaldsonAxel SchefflerMax Lang

Awards

5 wins & 2 nominations

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