The Tale of How (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, The Tale of How is an animation film directed by Jannes Hendrikz, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. This lavishly embellished, comically operetta CGI fantasy story takes place in the Indian Ocean, where a flock of “piranha birds” has settled on the back of an octopus. When an octopus is starved, it feeds on birds on its back, but because it is already threatened with extinction, they decide to send a bottle across the sea with a call for help.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Tale of How has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tale of How page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tale of How 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 Tale of How (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tale of How change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tale of How worth watching?
- The Tale of How holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Tale of How released?
- The Tale of How was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.