Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Osamu Dezaki, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. Hamtaro is a kind Ham-Ham with a big heart. He lives happily with his owner Laura and his other Ham-Ham friends until... One day, while Hamtaro and the other Ham-Hams are out tunnel-digging, they accidentally stumble upon the entrance to a legendary place called Ham-Ham Land. Ham-Ham Land is a wondrous place where only hamsters live. Legend has it that somewhere in Ham-Ham Land, there is a magical sunflower seed that gives hamsters the power to talk with humans... So, with great excitement, Hamtaro sets out on a big adventure in search of the magical sunflower seed that will give him the power to share his thoughts with Laura. The great little adventure of Hamtaro in Ham-Ham land is about to begin! Will Hamtaro find the amazing magical sunflower seed of his dreams?

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land 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.