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The Gruffalo's Child 2011

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What is The Gruffalo's Child?

The Gruffalo's Child is a 2011 animated fantasy short television film. It is based on the 2004 picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler and serves as a follow up to the 2009 animated feature.

Type
Film
Year
2011
Status
Released
Runtime
26 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
United Kingdom, Germany
Studios
Magic Light Pictures, Orange Eyes, Studio Soi
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Adventure #Animation #Family
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The Gruffalo's Child is a 2011 animated fantasy short television film. It is based on the 2004 picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler and serves as a follow up to the 2009 animated feature.

The story follows the Gruffalo's child as she explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse, encountering a Snake, Owl, and Fox along the way. The film was first broadcast on the BBC for Christmas 2011 and utilizes a combination of CGI characters.

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Should you watch it?

“The Gruffalo's child ventures into the deep dark wood to find the big bad mouse.”

Reasons to watch
  • Adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
  • Serves as a follow up to the 2009 animated feature
  • Features a combination of CGI characters and physical elements
Keep in mind
  • The film has a short runtime of 26 minutes

Watch it if you enjoyed the 2009 animated feature or the original picture book.

This animated fantasy short is suitable for families and features a half hour runtime.

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Is The Gruffalo's Child worth watching?

It is an adaptation of the popular book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and a follow up to the 2009 feature.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of approximately 26 minutes.

Is this part of a series?

It is a follow up to the 2009 animated feature.

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