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Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare

2008 · 80 min

A bright, silly, fast-moving cartoon that turns a classic fable into a loud family-friendly sports rivalry.

Tagline
The rematch of the century
Overview
This story picks up a generation after the famous race between the Hare and the Tortoise. This time it's their kids' turn to compete, and they're about to escalate their family rivalry to ridiculous new levels.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • sport
    • identity
    • friendship
    Places
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • animated
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour5
    Realism2
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness1
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight3

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    animation, family, comedy
    Directed by
    Howard E. Baker, Arish Fyzee
    Written by
    Tom Martin
    Starring
    Drake Bell, Vivica A. Fox, Danny Glover, Jay Leno, Keke Palmer, Jenni Pulos, Chris Elwood, Steve Wilcox
    Runtime
    80 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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