The Gruffalo
2009, English. Directed by Max Lang & Jakob Schuh.
The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Snake - the brave mouse creates a terrifying, imaginary monster to frighten them away. But what will the mouse do when he meets this frightful monster for real?
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Written by
- Jakob Schuh, Max Lang, Julia Donaldson
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What The Gruffalo is based on
The Gruffalo is based on The Gruffalo, a 2000 children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Children's book · 2000
The Gruffalo
By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
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The Gruffalo: quick answers
What comes after The Gruffalo?
Next in the series: The Gruffalo's Child (2011).
Is The Gruffalo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 359 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
Does The Gruffalo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gruffalo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gruffalo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gruffalo is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Gruffalo on?
The Gruffalo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gruffalo?
If you liked The Gruffalo, try The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale.
Who directed The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo (2009) was directed by Max Lang and Jakob Schuh and stars Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane.
What is The Gruffalo based on?
The Gruffalo is based on The Gruffalo, a 2000 children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.