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The Wind in the Willows

PG Released Oct 31, 1997 1h 30m Kids & Family Fantasy List
75% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 62% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings
Mr. Toad (Terry Jones) lives in a mansion, but his obsession with motorcars is taking a toll on his finances. He sells his meadow to the sinister Chief Weasel (Antony Sher), but neglects to tell Mole (Steve Coogan), who lives underneath the field in a cozy burrow. After Mole moves in with his friend Rat (Eric Idle), they learn that Toad is in jail and that his lawyer (John Cleese) is no help. The two friends hatch a plan to find their pal Badger (Nicol Williamson) and free Toad from prison. Read More Read Less

Critics Reviews

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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Rated: B+ Oct 29, 2008 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Rated: 4/5 Nov 18, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 22, 2005 Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews For those with an open mind and heart, the picture is a treasure worth savoring. Don't miss this delicate mixture of tenderness and whimsy. Rated: 3/4 Nov 24, 2002 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Delightfully clever Monty Pythonesque adapation of Kenneth Graham's children's classic. Aug 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audrey L I love this movie it's the greatest of all time I watch it 24-7 I love Terry Jones as toad this movie always has me laughing and it always bring a smile to my face Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Andrew B I love this film. Wind in the willows from the comic genius of Terry jones. Fun and warm. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 1.5 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Stephen C LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member No thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member A fun, comedy, adventures British film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Mr. Toad (Terry Jones) lives in a mansion, but his obsession with motorcars is taking a toll on his finances. He sells his meadow to the sinister Chief Weasel (Antony Sher), but neglects to tell Mole (Steve Coogan), who lives underneath the field in a cozy burrow. After Mole moves in with his friend Rat (Eric Idle), they learn that Toad is in jail and that his lawyer (John Cleese) is no help. The two friends hatch a plan to find their pal Badger (Nicol Williamson) and free Toad from prison.
Director
Terry Jones
Producer
Jake Eberts, John Goldstone
Screenwriter
Kenneth Grahame, Terry Jones
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Allied Filmmakers
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 1997, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 1, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA)
$72.8K
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Surround