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      The Velveteen Rabbit

      G Released Feb 27, 2009 1h 28m Kids & Family Fantasy List
      86% 7 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score After the death of his mother, Toby Morgan (Matthew Harbour) is sent to spend Christmas with his strict grandmother (Kevin Jubinville). The boy seems destined for an unpleasant holiday -- until he discovers an attic full of magical toys. The happy crew includes a prissy swan (Ellen Burstyn), an overeager horse (Tom Skerritt) and a lovely velveteen rabbit. The rabbit was left to him by his mother and, with its help, Toby might be granted his biggest Christmas wish of all. Read More Read Less

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      Michel M the movie is awesome, a good history for family, the rabbit is a good friend of the boy and always help with your fears and situations. a movie to watch with yours childrens Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/23 Full Review rashid w Heart warming tale. Really brings to life the book. Good performances and old school animation mixed with 3D at Rome's too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member wonderful Christmas story for the family to enjoy Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Frances H Okay for kids, but compared to the wonderful book, it is very disappointing--couldn't even finish it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/17 Full Review Audience Member When I saw this movie, it had been years since I glanced at the kid's book the Velveteen Rabbit, and compared to my great memory of the book, I found the movie a little disappointing. But the movie is cute - and for the kids everyone lives happily everafter. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute movie with animated characters. Toby is sent by his dad to stay with his strict grandmother. He finds friends in the magic attic when toy come to life in his imagination. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Joe Leydon Variety A low-key charmer that's bound to enchant small children and amuse their parents during many hours of repeat viewings. Feb 27, 2009 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A family drama, based on the popular children's book, about how loving makes us real. Rated: 3/5 Mar 19, 2009 Full Review S. Jhoanna Robledo Common Sense Media Family film lacks frills but has sweet message for kids. Rated: 3/5 Feb 27, 2009 Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press The live-action cast may be unknowns, but they're effective enough; the 2-D (drawn and digital) animation is winning; and the story will engross any 8-and-younger with the patience to watch it. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 27, 2009 Full Review Lisa Ann Cockrel Christianity Today While it isn't exactly a classic, it expresses the power of hope in the imaginary world and the importance of communicating our love for one another in the real world. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 27, 2009 Full Review Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) These days, even employing the traditional, 2-D cel style of animation seems like a quaint notion. Rated: 2/4 Feb 26, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis After the death of his mother, Toby Morgan (Matthew Harbour) is sent to spend Christmas with his strict grandmother (Kevin Jubinville). The boy seems destined for an unpleasant holiday -- until he discovers an attic full of magical toys. The happy crew includes a prissy swan (Ellen Burstyn), an overeager horse (Tom Skerritt) and a lovely velveteen rabbit. The rabbit was left to him by his mother and, with its help, Toby might be granted his biggest Christmas wish of all.
      Director
      Michael Landon Jr.
      Producer
      Forrest S. Baker III, Serge Denis
      Screenwriter
      Cindy Kelley, Michael Landon Jr.
      Production Co
      Feature Films for Families
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 27, 2009, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 30, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 28m