The Nightingale
Seen it?1987 | 30 min | Animation, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (77 on Metacritic) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for families and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up. Liked The Wrong Trousers? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
The story of the lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 227K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rick Morrison
- Christopher PlummerNarrator (voice)
- Polly Jones(voice)
- Terrence Scammell(voice)
- John Tarzwell(voice)
- Noel Counsil(voice)
- Barry Blake(voice)