FeatureAnimation

Tell Me Not to Worry (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 10

Tell Me Not to Worry poster

Released in 2004, Tell Me Not to Worry is an animation film directed by Karin Jacobsen, running about 5 minutes. “If you're lucky enough to find your guiding star, you don't throw it away over trifles!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Smith is searching for his guiding star. For centuries his expeditions have been in vain. But then one night, just as he's about to give up, the star emerges - on the night sky above his bed. But the festivities are cut short, when Smith discovers the star is just a reflection in his window. Reason tells Smith that the star doesn't really exist, but in his heart, Smith knows he's found what he was looking for.

Who’s in it. Tell Me Not to Worry stars Aksel Hennie as Smith (voice) and Richard Sveen as Edderkoppen (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Tell Me Not to Worry 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 Tell Me Not to Worry page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tell Me Not to Worry tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tell Me Not to Worry (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tell Me Not to Worry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tell Me Not to Worry worth watching?
Tell Me Not to Worry holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tell Me Not to Worry?
Tell Me Not to Worry stars Aksel Hennie and Richard Sveen.
When was Tell Me Not to Worry released?
Tell Me Not to Worry was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.