The Gruffalo (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, The Gruffalo is a family and animation film directed by Max Lang, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Snake - the brave mouse creates a terrifying, imaginary monster to frighten them away. But what will the mouse do when he meets this frightful monster for real?
Who’s in it. The Gruffalo stars Helena Bonham Carter as Mother Squirrel (voice), Rob Brydon as Snake (voice), Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo (voice) and James Corden as Mouse (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Gruffalo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gruffalo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gruffalo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gruffalo (2009)?
- In US, The Gruffalo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gruffalo worth watching?
- The Gruffalo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gruffalo?
- The Gruffalo stars Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden and John Hurt.
- When was The Gruffalo released?
- The Gruffalo was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.