The Tiger Who Came to Tea
“Based on the book by Judith Kerr”
Synopsis
On a rainy day, a mother and daughter forego a trip to the park to bake pastries and partake in a two-person tea party when an unexpected guest menacingly invites himself into the house and ransacks the food and drink in the house.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Shaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanna Harrison, Judith Kerr
- Original Title
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Lupus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Shaw
Joanna Harrison, Judith Kerr
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Robin Shaw
Director
Joanna Harrison
Writer
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Tiger Who Came to Tea about?
On a rainy day, a mother and daughter forego a trip to the park to bake pastries and partake in a two-person tea party when an unexpected guest menacingly invites himself into the house and ransacks the food and drink in the house.
Who directed The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
The Tiger Who Came to Tea was directed by Robin Shaw.
Who stars in The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
The principal cast of The Tiger Who Came to Tea includes Benedict Cumberbatch, David Oyelowo, David Walliams, Tamsin Greig, Clara Ross.
When was The Tiger Who Came to Tea released and how long is it?
The Tiger Who Came to Tea was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 24m.
Is The Tiger Who Came to Tea based on a book or true story?
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Judith Kerr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
The Tiger Who Came to Tea holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).