The Mysterious Tadpole (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, The Mysterious Tadpole is an animation film directed by Michael Sporn, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Louis's birthday and Uncle McAllister has brought him a very special gift - a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar, then the sink, and then the bathtub!
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Tadpole stars Neil Innes as Narrator (voice).
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Tadpole page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Tadpole tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Tadpole (1986)?
- In US, The Mysterious Tadpole is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Tadpole?
- The Mysterious Tadpole stars Neil Innes.
- When was The Mysterious Tadpole released?
- The Mysterious Tadpole was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.