The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Seen it?2012 | 15 min | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 15 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg