The Velveteen Rabbit (2023 film)
2023 British short film
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The Velveteen Rabbit is a 2023 live-action/animated fantasy short film based on the novel of the same name. It was directed by Jennifer Perrott and Rick Thiele, and written by Tom Bidwell.[2] It features Phoenix Laroche and the voices of Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, and Nicola Coughlan.
Directed byJennifer Perrott (live action)
Rick Thiele (animation)
Rick Thiele (animation)
Written byTom Bidwell
Based on
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams
by Margery Williams
Produced byMartin Pope
Tom Bidwell
Michael Rose
Tom Bidwell
Michael Rose
| The Velveteen Rabbit | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Jennifer Perrott (live action) Rick Thiele (animation) |
| Written by | Tom Bidwell |
| Based on | The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams |
| Produced by | Martin Pope Tom Bidwell Michael Rose |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Anne Dudley |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
Release date |
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Running time | 44 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the 44-minute special was released by Apple TV+ on 22 November 2023.[3]
Cast
- Phoenix Laroche as William
Voice and animated cast
- Alex Lawther as Velveteen Rabbit
- Helena Bonham Carter as Wise Horse
- Nicola Coughlan as Playroom Fairy
- Paterson Joseph as King
- Lois Chimimba as Car
- Clive Rowe as Lion
- Nathaniel Parker as Male Rabbit
- Bethany Antonia as Female Rabbit
Production
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[6]
Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian awarded the special three stars out of five, praising the performances and emotional story.[7]
