The Wind in the Willows

PG

Released Oct 31, 1997

1 hr. 30 min.

Kids & Family

Fantasy

List

75%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

62%

5,000+ Ratings

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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.

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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

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 1.5 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/21/23

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Stephen C

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

No thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

A fun, comedy, adventures British film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

This is a fun film from my childhood that combines a classic story with Monty Python to create and entertaining family flick.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Steve Coogan

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Eric Idle

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Terry Jones

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Antony Sher

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Nicol Williamson

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Rated: B+

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Marc Savlov

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Rated: 4.5/5

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Daniel M. Kimmel

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Rated: 4/5

Nov 18, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 22, 2005

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Steve Rhodes

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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

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Delightfully clever Monty Pythonesque adapation of Kenneth Graham's children's classic.

Aug 26, 2002

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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
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
Sound Mix: Surround