Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Seen it?2015 | 87 min | Romance, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dearbhla Walsh
- James CordenNarrator
- Dustin HoffmanMr. Hoppy
- Judi DenchMrs. Silver
- Salo GardnerMr Mavrokoukoudopolous
- Lara RossiPuppy Boy Mother
- Jimmy AkingbolaKeen Petshop Keeper
- Katie LyonsPhilip's Mother
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