The Snail and the Whale
AnimationAdventureComedyFamilyFantasy
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.
Director
N/A
Writers
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, Max Lang
Stars
Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon
Release Date
October 5, 2021
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa
🏆 5
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 16
Reviews
📋 2.7K
Watchlists
🎭 Top Cast
Diana Rigg
as Narrator
Sally Hawkins
as Snail
Rob Brydon
as Whale
👤
Cariad Lloyd
as Teacher
Max Lang
as Fish
Arnold Brown
as Other Snails
👤
Emma Tate
as Other Snails
👤
William Barber
as School Child
👤
David Cummings
as School Child
👤
Charlotte Davis-Black
as School Child
💰 Box Office
$396,396
Worldwide Gross
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Magic Light Pictures, Triggerfish Animation
🏷️ Keywords
snailwhalewhale tailtripjourney
🎯 Categories
AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy
⭐ Featured Review
Animation Brilliance.
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💡 Did You Know?
Rob Brydon again provides a voice, making him the only person to "appear" in all of the Christmas adaptations of Julia Donaldson's books. It's also Sally Hawkins third appearance in all adaptations.
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📖 Synopsis
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.