The Willows in Winter
Synopsis
Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.
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Alan Bennett
Mole
Michael Gambon
Badger
Rik Mayall
Toad
Michael Palin
Rat
Vanessa Redgrave
Grandmother / Narrator
Enn Reitel
Otter
Adrian Scarborough
Nephew Vole
Zoot Lynam
Portly
James Villiers
Magistrate
David Sinclair
Gaoler/Clerk
Mark Lockyer
Chief Weasel
Ronald Fraser
Chief Judge
Peter Cellier
Prendergast
Windsor Davies
Commissioner of Police
Mike Grady
Pilot
Simon Williams
Bishop
Bill Oddie
Sweep
Kate Robbins
Voice
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 23, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Unwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Walker, William Horwood, Kenneth Grahame
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- The Willows in Winter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Carlton Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Unwin
Ted Walker, William Horwood, Kenneth Grahame
Colin Towns
John Coates, Peter Orton, Jonathan Peel, Julia Waye
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Unwin
Director
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
John Coates
Producer
Ted Walker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Willows in Winter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Willows in Winter about?
Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.
Who directed The Willows in Winter?
The Willows in Winter was directed by Dave Unwin.
Who stars in The Willows in Winter?
The principal cast of The Willows in Winter includes Alan Bennett, Michael Gambon, Rik Mayall, Michael Palin, Vanessa Redgrave.
When was The Willows in Winter released and how long is it?
The Willows in Winter was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Willows in Winter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Willows in Winter was composed by Colin Towns.
Is The Willows in Winter based on a book or true story?
The Willows in Winter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Horwood", Characters: "Kenneth Grahame".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Willows in Winter?
The Willows in Winter holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).