Tales of the Riverbank
“They may be small, but they're about to embark on a big adventure!”
Synopsis
Tales of the Riverbank tells the story of three friends - Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the Guinea Pig - who, having swept down the river in a violent storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes. Their journey, full of comic incident and dramatic danger, becomes even more precarious when they discover that the whole riverbank is threatened by a waffle, Marmalade and Doughnut (WMD) factory which, owned by the evil Fat Cats, is polluting the countryside with increasingly dangerous emissions...the Big Dirt!
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Tales of the Riverbank Official Movie Trailer - OUT ON DVD 29th SEPTEMBER 2008Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Hislop, John Henderson
- Original Title
- Tales of the Riverbank
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- PWW Productions, Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Henderson
Andrew Hislop, John Henderson
Department Leadership Roster
John Henderson
Director
Andrew Hislop
Writer
John Henderson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Riverbank
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What is Tales of the Riverbank about?
Tales of the Riverbank tells the story of three friends - Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the Guinea Pig - who, having swept down the river in a violent storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes. Their journey, full of comic incident and dramatic danger, becomes even more precarious when they discover that the whole riverbank is threatened by a waffle, Marmalade and Doughnut (WMD) factory which, owned by the evil Fat Cats, is polluting the countryside with increasingly dangerous emissions...the Big Dirt!
Who directed Tales of the Riverbank?
Tales of the Riverbank was directed by John Henderson.
Who stars in Tales of the Riverbank?
The principal cast of Tales of the Riverbank includes Stephen Fry, Jim Broadbent, Steve Coogan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Peter Serafinowicz.
When was Tales of the Riverbank released and how long is it?
Tales of the Riverbank was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales of the Riverbank?
Tales of the Riverbank holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).