The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1991, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a family and animation film directed by Clive A. Smith, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The story focuses on a family of anthropomorphic rabbits, the widowed mother rabbit cautioning her young against entering a vegetable garden grown by a man named Mr. McGregor, telling them: "your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor". Whereas her three daughters obediently refrain from entering the garden, going down the lane to pick blackberries, her rebellious son Peter enters the garden to snack on some vegetables. Peter ends up eating more than is good for him and goes looking for parsley to cure his stomach ache.
Who’s in it. The Tale of Peter Rabbit stars Carol Burnett as Narrator / Mrs. Rabbit / Cat (voice), Harry Barandes as Peter Rabbit (voice), Ivy Austin as Flopsy / Bluejay (voice) and Fran Brill as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tale of Peter Rabbit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tale of Peter Rabbit tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1991)?
- In US, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tale of Peter Rabbit worth watching?
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tale of Peter Rabbit?
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit stars Carol Burnett, Harry Barandes, Ivy Austin, Fran Brill and Kevin Clash.
- When was The Tale of Peter Rabbit released?
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.