The Velveteen Rabbit
Seen it?2023 | 44 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When seven-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jennifer Perrott
- Phoenix LarocheWilliam
- Alex LawtherVelveteen Rabbit (voice)
- Samantha ColleyMother
- Leonard BuckleyFather
- Tilly VosburghMary 'Momo'
- Helena Bonham CarterWise Horse (voice)
- Lois ChimimbaCar (voice)
- Paterson JosephKing (voice)
- Clive RoweLion (voice)
- Ellie MejiaMiss Forrester