Short film

The Little Engine That Could

1991 · 30 min

A bright, gentle little adventure that feels like a bedtime story come to life, with a plucky underdog and a cozy, encouraging heart.

Directed by: Dave Edwards
Genres: Adventure, Family, Animation
Starring: Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward

Tagline: The Thrilling Animated Adaption of the Cherished Children's Classic
Overview: Eric, a young boy, is excited about his birthday after reading a book and believes that a train will come for him, despite his sister Jill's disbelief.

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Directed by: Dave Edwards
Genres: Adventure, Family, Animation
Starring: Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward

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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 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: coming-of-age
survival
friendship
family
isolation
Places: small town
countryside
Era: timeless
Audience: kids
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	5
Horror	0
Humour	5
Realism	3
Romance	1
Tension	4
Darkness	2
Complexity	2
Emotional weight	5

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