Watership Down
Watership Down

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Watership Down

1978
Movie
92 min
English

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.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Google Users88%
Director: Martin RosenGenres: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A group of rabbits flee their warren when one of them has a vision of its destruction. Led by the brave Hazel and his prophetic brother Fiver, they embark on a perilous journey to find a new home. They face numerous dangers, including predators, humans, and other rabbit societies with their own rigid rules. Ultimately, they must use their intelligence and courage to establish a safe haven on Watership Down.

Critical Reception

Watership Down was met with critical acclaim for its mature handling of complex themes, its stunning animation, and its powerful storytelling. While appreciated by adults for its depth and darker elements, it also captivated younger audiences. The film is widely regarded as a classic of animated cinema, praised for its faithfulness to Richard Adams' novel and its emotional resonance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its beautiful and expressive animation that captures the natural world.

  • Lauded for its mature and emotionally resonant storytelling, dealing with themes of survival, leadership, and society.

  • Commended for its faithfulness to the source novel and its ability to appeal to both children and adults.

Google audience: Audiences generally love Watership Down, appreciating its compelling narrative, memorable characters, and the emotional impact of the rabbits' journey. Many recall it as a significant film from their childhood, noting its bravery in tackling serious themes within an animated format.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, almost melancholic voice of the black-headed gull, Kehaar, was provided by actor Zero Mostel, though he is uncredited in the film.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The instantly recognisable tones of Sir Michael Hordern set the scene as he tells us a tale of yore about the rabbit. How it got it's white fluffy tail, it's strong hind legs and it's speed, sure, but also of it's vulnerabilities. It is the...

r96sk

r96sk

It sure lives up to its reputation! The sole thing I knew about <em>'Watership Down'</em> pre-watch was that it's relatively graphic and had an impact on children at the time of its release. Well, I can certainly see why! Heck, even by t...

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