The Velveteen Rabbit

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The Velveteen Rabbit

2023

44m

Kids & Family

Drama

Animation

Fantasy

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Based on the treasured, classic children's book by Margery Williams, "The Velveteen Rabbit" celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When 7-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Told in a brisk 40 minutes, this “Rabbit” sprinkles in some animation and works its gentle magic, even if it never quite approaches the emotional breadth of its source material.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 27, 2023

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Rachel Aroesti

Guardian

A pleasing shot of fuzzy sentimentality, destined to pry open even the huskiest heart.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 22, 2023

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Dónal Lynch

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

It also serves as a visual bridge between the John Lewis ad and actual Christmas TV...

Feb 5, 2024

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Alison Gillmor

Winnipeg Free Press

A slow, quiet, gentle short film.

Dec 20, 2023

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John Serba

Decider

... It is emotionally deep and rich, and if you please, a gentle allegory for the rewards of living a substantive and altruistic life.

Nov 28, 2023

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

A perennial childhood favorite gets a fittingly cozy and touching adaptation [...] The switches [in animation style] allow the movie to play on both nostalgia and imagination, a dual-handed approach that deepens its emotional impact.

Nov 25, 2023

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DC C

Truly a wonderful story. My five year old granddaughter loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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Michael O

The Movie is A perfect beautiful movie just like the book

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Michael L

Beautiful story, beautifully filmed. I'm not crying... you're crying!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Matt N

Beautiful, emotional journey. Flawless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/23

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Petite C

Very well done portrayal of this classic book. Actors and voice actors do a beautiful representation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Dave C

A snappy trip through a child's imagination and the joy it can bring, especially through periods of change, uncertainty, and scenarios which bring fear and suffering. Its animation is used well to accentuate this

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Based on the treasured, classic children's book by Margery Williams, "The Velveteen Rabbit" celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When 7-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.

Director: Jennifer Perrott
Producer: Martin Pope
Screenwriter: Tom Bidwell, Margery Williams
Distributor: Apple TV+
Production Co: Magic Light Pictures
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama, Animation, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2023
Runtime: 44m

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