Little Big Panda (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2011, Little Big Panda is an animation film directed by Michael Schoemann, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Somewhere in the majestic Chinese highlands of our days: The Pandas' survival is severely endangered as the bamboo is becoming scarce, and humans continuously expand into their habitat. And laziness being one of the Pandas' most significant character traits, what the community now requires is someone to rouse them. Manchu, with the help of his friends, stands up to all the trials. The group has nearly reached their destination when suddenly the humans unleash the floods of their newly-built dam, aimed at the Pandas' valley!
Who’s in it. Little Big Panda stars Ada Philine Stappenbeck as Panda Cub (voice), Lukas Schust as Hoo Hoo (voice), Helga Sasse as Mama Chu (voice) and Anna Thalbach as Mrs. Cheng (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Little Big Panda has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Big Panda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Big Panda tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Big Panda (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Big Panda change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Big Panda worth watching?
- Little Big Panda holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Big Panda?
- Little Big Panda stars Ada Philine Stappenbeck, Lukas Schust, Helga Sasse, Anna Thalbach and Santiago Ziesmer.
- When was Little Big Panda released?
- Little Big Panda was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
