---
title: "The Velveteen Rabbit"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-velveteen-rabbit-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28969
imdb_id: "tt0974662"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 33
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Velveteen Rabbit (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-velveteen-rabbit-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Velveteen Rabbit is a 2009 film categorized under animation, drama, family, and fantasy. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes and received a G rating with a United States release date of February 27, 2009. The cast for the 2009 production includes actors Matthew Harbour, Jane Seymour, and Tom Skerritt. The narrative centers on a lonely boy who works to win over his distant father and strict grandmother. He is aided in this effort by a brave velveteen rabbit. The rabbit holds a singular wish, which is to eventually become a real rabbit someday. The film is associated with the classic children's book of the same title, which was originally written by Margery Williams, also known as Margery Williams Bianco, and illustrated by William Nicholson.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Landon Jr.
- **Networks / Studios**: Believe Pictures, Family1 Films, CINAR

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matthew Harbour** as *Toby*
- **Jane Seymour** as *Mom (voice)*
- **Tom Skerritt** as *Horse (voice)*
- **Kevin Jubinville** as *John*
- **Ellen Burstyn** as *Swan (voice)*
- **Michael Sinelnikoff** as *Henry*
- **Una Kay** as *Grandmother Ellen*
- **Michel Perron** as *Neal*
- **Walter Massey** as *Dr. Marcus Kennedy*
- **Renee Madeline Le Guerrier** as *Mrs. Tucker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Velveteen Rabbit online?
The Velveteen Rabbit is currently available to watch or stream on Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Velveteen Rabbit worth watching?
The Velveteen Rabbit holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 33 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Velveteen Rabbit and when was it released?
The Velveteen Rabbit is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Velveteen Rabbit?
The Velveteen Rabbit was directed by Michael Landon Jr..

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Velveteen Rabbit — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28969)
- [The Velveteen Rabbit (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974662/fullcredits/)
- [The Velveteen Rabbit (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28969-the-velveteen-rabbit/cast)
- [The Velveteen Rabbit](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [The Velveteen Rabbit (2009) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-velveteen-rabbit/36548/credits/)
- [The Velveteen Rabbit - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velveteen_Rabbit)

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