Cheburashka (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2010, Cheburashka is a family and animation film directed by Makoto Nakamura, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The film based on the book by Eduard Uspensky "Crocodile Gena and his friends". Crocodile Gena works in a zoo - a crocodile. Every evening he returns home to his lonely apartment. Finally he tired of playing with himself in chess, and Gene decides to make friends. On the ads pasted around the city, responding animals and people. First comes a girl with a homeless puppy Gal, followed by the Cheburashka...
Who’s in it. Cheburashka stars Nozomi Ōhashi as Cheburashka (voice), Kie Kitano as Masha (voice), Hiroshi Tsuchida as Gena (voice) and Cho as Shapoklyak (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cheburashka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $54K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheburashka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheburashka tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheburashka (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cheburashka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cheburashka worth watching?
- Cheburashka holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheburashka?
- Cheburashka stars Nozomi Ōhashi, Kie Kitano, Hiroshi Tsuchida, Cho and Shunji Fujimura.
- When was Cheburashka released?
- Cheburashka was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.