Watership Down (1978) movie poster

Watership Down (1978)

"All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and when they catch you, they will kill you... but first they must catch you."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 72% (RT: 81%, MC: 64) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureAnimationDrama

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Director
Martin Rosen
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (689 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
64
Cast
John Hurt as Hazel (voice)
Richard Briers as Fiver (voice)
Michael Graham Cox as Bigwig (voice)
John Bennett as Captain Holly (voice)
Ralph Richardson as Chief Rabbit (voice)
Simon Cadell as Blackberry (voice)
Terence Rigby as Silver (voice)
Roy Kinnear as Pipkin (voice)
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 689 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 72%.
Overview
When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland in a search of a safe new haven. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • John Hurt spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Watership Down was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Watership Down is a 1978 adventure, animation, drama film directed by Martin Rosen. When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland in a search of a safe new haven. The film has been rated by 689 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Watership Down delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Watership Down (1978) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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