The Wind in the Willows
“Go wild in the country!”
Synopsis
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
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The Wind in the Willows (1996) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-07
Top Cast
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Terry Jones
Toad
Steve Coogan
Mole
Eric Idle
Rat
Nicol Williamson
Badger
Antony Sher
Chief Weasel
John Cleese
Mr. Toad's Lawyer
Stephen Fry
The Judge
Bernard Hill
The Engine Driver
Michael Palin
The Sun
Julia Sawalha
The Jailer's Daughter
Victoria Wood
The Tea Lady
Robert Bathurst
St John Weasel
Nigel Planer
Car Salesman
Graham McTavish
Drunken Weasel
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
The Prosecution Counsel
Richard James
Geoffrey Weasel and Mole's Clock
Keith-Lee Castle
Clarence Weasel
Don Henderson
The Sentry
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$13.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Jones
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- The Wind in the Willows
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $15.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Allied Filmmakers, John Goldstone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Jones
Terry Jones, Kenneth Grahame
John Du Prez
David Tattersall
Julian Doyle
Jake Eberts, John Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Jones
Director
James Acheson
Costume Design
James Acheson
Production Design
Julian Doyle
Editor
Terry Jones
Screenplay
Jake Eberts
Producer
John Goldstone
Producer
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind in the Willows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wind in the Willows about?
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
Who directed The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows was directed by Terry Jones.
Who stars in The Wind in the Willows?
The principal cast of The Wind in the Willows includes Terry Jones, Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Nicol Williamson, Antony Sher.
When was The Wind in the Willows released and how long is it?
The Wind in the Willows was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows had a reported production budget of $15.4M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Wind in the Willows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wind in the Willows was composed by John Du Prez.
Is The Wind in the Willows based on a book or true story?
The Wind in the Willows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth Grahame".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wind in the Willows?
The Wind in the Willows holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).