The Snail and the Whale
2020 · Movie · 26 min · ★ 6.6
A snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a humpback whale. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson.
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-10-21
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 26 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (48 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- whale
- cartoon
- based on children's book
- journey
- animal rescue
- short film
- snail
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Animation · 2022
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Director · 2022
- NYICFF Audience Award · 2020
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Animation · 2022 · nominated
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Director · 2022 · nominated
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- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Writer · 2022 · nominated
Cast & crew
Rob Brydon
as Whale (voice)
Sally Hawkins
as Snail (voice)
Diana Rigg
as Narrator (voice)
Cariad Lloyd
as Teacher (voice)
Max Lang
as Fish (voice)
Directed by Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon