The Velveteen Rabbit
Seen it?2009 | 88 min | Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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. If you loved The Lion King or Nimona, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A lonely boy wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with help from a brave velveteen rabbit whose one wish is to become a real rabbit someday.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 142K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Landon Jr.
- Matthew HarbourToby
- Jane SeymourMom (voice)
- Tom SkerrittHorse (voice)
- Kevin JubinvilleJohn
- Ellen BurstynSwan (voice)
- Michael SinelnikoffHenry
- Una KayGrandmother Ellen
- Michel PerronNeal
- Walter MasseyDr. Marcus Kennedy
- Renee Madeline Le GuerrierMrs. Tucker