Dot and the Bunny (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 8

Dot and the Bunny poster

Released in 1983, Dot and the Bunny is a family and animation film directed by Yoram Gross, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. Dot ventures out into the bush determined to finally locate the little lost joey and reunite him with his mother. On her way she meets a silly bunny rabbit who tries to convince Dot that he is the joey she is looking for. Dot is delighted by his antics and names her new companion 'Funny Bunny'. Together they continue the search for the joey. On the way Dot learns that Funny Bunny is really a very lonely rabbit. His family were killed by hunters and he has been on his own ever since. They find mother kangaroo, and though she has not yet found her joey, when she sees the lonely bunny she realises she has found someone else to look after.

Who’s in it. Dot and the Bunny stars Drew Forsythe as Koala, Barbara Frawley as Dot, Anna Quin as The Girl and Ron Haddrick, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dot and the Bunny sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dot and the Bunny page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dot and the Bunny tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dot and the Bunny (1983)?
In US, Dot and the Bunny is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dot and the Bunny worth watching?
Dot and the Bunny holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Dot and the Bunny?
Dot and the Bunny stars Drew Forsythe, Barbara Frawley, Anna Quin, Ron Haddrick and Anne Haddy.
When was Dot and the Bunny released?
Dot and the Bunny was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.