The Gruffalo's Child (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, The Gruffalo's Child is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Uwe Heidschötter, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake, Owl and Fox in the process. She eventually finds the mouse, who manages to outwit her like the Gruffalo before!
Who’s in it. The Gruffalo's Child stars Helena Bonham Carter as Mother Squirrel (voice), Shirley Henderson as The Gruffalo's Child (voice), Robbie Coltrane as The Gruffalo (voice) and Rob Brydon as The Snake (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Gruffalo's Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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's Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gruffalo's Child tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gruffalo's Child (2011)?
- In US, The Gruffalo's Child 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's Child worth watching?
- The Gruffalo's Child holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gruffalo's Child?
- The Gruffalo's Child stars Helena Bonham Carter, Shirley Henderson, Robbie Coltrane, Rob Brydon and John Hurt.
- When was The Gruffalo's Child released?
- The Gruffalo's Child was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.