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The Snail and the Whale (2020)

A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.

  • Animation
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rob BrydonRob BrydonWhale (voice)
  • Photo of Sally HawkinsSally HawkinsSnail (voice)
  • Photo of Diana RiggDiana RiggNarrator (voice)
  • Photo of Cariad LloydCariad LloydTeacher (voice)
  • Photo of Max LangMax LangFish (voice)

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