Britannia (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Britannia is an animation film directed by Joanna Quinn, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. The history of empire. A British bulldog answers his mistress's call. He tacks down the Union Jack to cover the British Isles, then begins playing with a small ball that's the world. At first it's innocent play. The dog discovers tea in India; then, the dog shakes gold out of Africa. Gradually, innocence gives way to more and more ferocious play with the ball. We see terrorized women and children as the dog becomes an enslaving potentate. Harmless English archetypes benefit from colonial riches. Then the world begins to grow, and the dog changes too, from bulldog to effete lap dog.
Who’s in it. Britannia stars Ben Henghan as Dog and Christine Pritchard as Britannia voice (Narrator).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Britannia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Britannia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Britannia tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Britannia (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Britannia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Britannia worth watching?
- Britannia 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 Britannia?
- Britannia stars Ben Henghan and Christine Pritchard.
- When was Britannia released?
- Britannia was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.