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The Wind in the Willows

1949 · 34 min

A brisk, jaunty cartoon caper full of slapstick chases and fussy animal charm that breezes by like a cheerful storybook.

Directed by
James Algar
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Starring
Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore, J. Pat O'Malley
Overview
This animated fairy tale for kids tells the classic story of a dapper, automobile loving fellow named Mr. Toad, whose passion becomes a problem when he's framed for stealing cars by a band of rogue weasels.

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Directed by
James Algar
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Starring
Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore, J. Pat O'Malley
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Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • addiction
  • justice
  • friendship
  • deception
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour7
Realism2
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
animation, family, comedy
Directed by
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Starring
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Runtime
34 min
Country
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Languages
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