

My Giraffe
2017, Dutch. Directed by Barbara Bredero.
Dikkertje Dap was born on the same day as Raf the giraffe. Dikkertje can often be found at the zoo, because Raf is his best friend. They are inseparable, until Dikkertje goes to school for the first time and finds out giraffes can’t go to school. Dikkertje dearly misses Raf, but also experiences exciting new things. He even makes a new friend: Yous. Raf misses Dikkertje too. So Dikkertje devises a plan to bring the giraffe to school and introduce his two friends to each other.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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Where to watch My Giraffe
My Giraffe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 4 October 2017
- Original title
- Dikkertje Dap
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
- Written by
- Mirjam Oomkes, Laura Weeda
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What My Giraffe is based on
My Giraffe is based on Dikkertje Dap, a song, poem or rhyme by Annie M.G. Schmidt.
Song, poem or rhyme
Dikkertje Dap
By Annie M.G. Schmidt
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My Giraffe: quick answers
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How long is My Giraffe?
My Giraffe runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does My Giraffe have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is My Giraffe on?
My Giraffe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Giraffe?
If you liked My Giraffe, try Skater Girl, Flicka, Greyfriars Bobby.
Who directed My Giraffe?
My Giraffe (2017) was directed by Barbara Bredero and stars Liam de Vries, Yannick van de Velde, Martijn Fischer.
What is My Giraffe based on?
My Giraffe is based on Dikkertje Dap, a song, poem or rhyme by Annie M.G. Schmidt.