Watership Down

Name: Watership Down
Director: Martin Rosen
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Michael Graham Cox, John Bennett, Ralph Richardson

1978Dir. Martin Rosen1h 32m

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Runtime1h 32m

Released1978

Budget$1M

Box office$3.7M

DirectorMartin Rosen

About This Movie

Watership Down is an interesting blend of animation and drama, a bit dark for a rabbit tale. Martin Rosen's direction really captures the starkness of nature and the perils faced by the characters. The hand-drawn animation has a raw, tactile quality that feels immersive. It’s not your typical family film; there are some pretty intense moments and themes of survival, leadership, and the brutality of the natural world. The voice performances, especially by John Hurt as Hazel, lend a weight to the characters that you don't often see in animated features. The pacing can be slow at times, but it creates a contemplative atmosphere that's quite effective. This one's distinctive for sure, and it leaves a lasting impression.

Released by Group 1 International in 1978.Features a blend of hand-drawn animation and watercolor backgrounds.Adaptation of Richard Adams' 1972 novel of the same name.Score composed by Angela Morley, enhancing the film's mood.