The Velveteen Rabbit (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, The Velveteen Rabbit is a fantasy, drama, family and animation film directed by Michael Landon Jr., running about 97 minutes. “All You Need to Do is Believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely boy wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with help from a brave velveteen rabbit whose one wish is to become a real rabbit someday
Who’s in it. The Velveteen Rabbit stars Matthew Harbour as Toby, Jane Seymour as Mom (voice), Tom Skerritt as Horse (voice) and Kevin Jubinville as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Velveteen Rabbit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Velveteen Rabbit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Velveteen Rabbit tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Velveteen Rabbit (2009)?
- In US, The Velveteen Rabbit is available to stream on Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Velveteen Rabbit worth watching?
- The Velveteen Rabbit holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Velveteen Rabbit?
- The Velveteen Rabbit stars Matthew Harbour, Jane Seymour, Tom Skerritt, Kevin Jubinville and Ellen Burstyn.
- When was The Velveteen Rabbit released?
- The Velveteen Rabbit was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.