The Snail and the Whale

A gentle, visually sweeping voyage that feels like a cozy bedtime story, blending awe at the natural world with a reassuring message about being small but mighty.

Directed by

Daniel Snaddon, Max Lang

Genres

Animation, Family, Tv movie

Starring

Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins, Diana Rigg

Tagline

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, uplifting and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Exploration, friendship, identity, survival

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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