The Snail and the Whale
2020, English. Directed by Max Lang & Daniel Snaddon.
"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.
A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has ambitions to travel the world. The other snails think she should stay put, but she puts out a call for a “Lift wanted around the world”. Eventually her call is answered by a great big grey-blue humpback whale! She sets off with him across the seas. On their journey the snail and the whale discover towering icebergs and far-off lands, fiery mountains and golden sands. The snail is delighted by the wonderful world around her, until she realises how small it makes her feel.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Snail and the Whale
The Snail and the Whale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Suzanne Lang, Max Lang
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What The Snail and the Whale is based on
The Snail and the Whale is based on The Snail and the Whale, a 2003 novel by Julia Donaldson.
Novel · 2003
The Snail and the Whale
By Julia Donaldson
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The Snail and the Whale: quick answers
Is The Snail and the Whale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Snail and the Whale?
The Snail and the Whale runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The Snail and the Whale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Snail and the Whale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Snail and the Whale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Snail and the Whale is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Snail and the Whale on?
The Snail and the Whale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Snail and the Whale?
If you liked The Snail and the Whale, try The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom.
Who directed The Snail and the Whale?
The Snail and the Whale (2020) was directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon and stars Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins, Diana Rigg.
What is The Snail and the Whale based on?
The Snail and the Whale is based on The Snail and the Whale, a 2003 novel by Julia Donaldson.