Sarah and the Squirrel (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Sarah and the Squirrel is a war and animation film directed by Yoram Gross, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. This moving film tells the story of Sarah, a little girl who is orphaned by the war. She hides out in the forest and tries to end the war by sabotaging a railway bridge that is used by munitions trains. Slowly and painfully, throughout a freezing winter, she prises bricks from the supporting columns. In a sudden Spring thaw an ice floe crashes into the weakened column of the bridge and it plunges into the river. Sadly, she realizes that the end of the bridge does not mean the end of the war and she rejoins the creatures of the wild, disappearing into the forest forever.
Who’s in it. Sarah and the Squirrel stars Mia Farrow as Narrator (live-action) / Sarah (voice), Joan Bruce, John Faasen and Ron Haddrick, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarah and the Squirrel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarah and the Squirrel tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarah and the Squirrel (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sarah and the Squirrel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sarah and the Squirrel?
- Sarah and the Squirrel stars Mia Farrow, Joan Bruce, John Faasen, Ron Haddrick and Shane Porteous.
- When was Sarah and the Squirrel released?
- Sarah and the Squirrel was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.