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The Gruffalo (2009)

Movie ★ 7.4 27 min

Animation Family TV Movie

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?

Max Lang Director Jakob Schuh Director Jakob Schuh Writer Max Lang Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 25, 2009
Runtime
27 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt1461418
Country
United Kingdom, Germany
Language
English
Studio
Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes, Studio Soi

Themes

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter Mother Squirrel (voice) Rob Brydon Rob Brydon Snake (voice) Robbie Coltrane Robbie Coltrane The Gruffalo (voice) James Corden James Corden Mouse (voice) John Hurt John Hurt Owl (voice) Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Fox (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gruffalo about?
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?
Who directed The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo was directed by Max Lang, Jakob Schuh.
Who stars in The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo stars Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden.
When was The Gruffalo released?
The Gruffalo is a 2009 animation, family, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Gruffalo?
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