The Snail and the Whale
“"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.”
Synopsis
A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.
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Meet The Snail And The Whale!💦| Official Trailer | Gruffalo World: Snail & The WhaleOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Donaldson, Suzanne Lang, Axel Scheffler, Max Lang
- Original Score
- René Aubry
- Original Title
- The Snail and the Whale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Magic Light Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon
Julia Donaldson, Suzanne Lang, Axel Scheffler, Max Lang
René Aubry
Michael Rose, Martin Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Rose
Producer
Max Lang
Director
Martin Pope
Producer
Daniel Snaddon
Director
René Aubry
Original Music Composer
Suzanne Lang
Writer
Max Lang
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Snail and the Whale about?
A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.
Who directed The Snail and the Whale?
The Snail and the Whale was directed by Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon.
Who stars in The Snail and the Whale?
The principal cast of The Snail and the Whale includes Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins, Diana Rigg, Cariad Lloyd, Max Lang.
When was The Snail and the Whale released and how long is it?
The Snail and the Whale was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snail and the Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snail and the Whale was composed by René Aubry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snail and the Whale?
The Snail and the Whale holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).