The Gruffalo's Child
2011, English. Directed by Uwe Heidschötter & Johannes Weiland.
A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake, Owl and Fox in the process. She eventually finds the mouse, who manages to outwit her like the Gruffalo before!
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Uwe HeidschötterDirector
- Johannes WeilandDirector
- Helena Bonham CarterMother Squirrel (voice)
- Shirley HendersonThe Gruffalo's Child (voice)
- Robbie ColtraneThe Gruffalo (voice)
- Rob BrydonThe Snake (voice)
- John HurtThe Owl (voice)
- Tom WilkinsonThe Fox (voice)
- James CordenThe Mouse (voice)
- Phoebe Givron-TaylorLittle Squirrel (voice)
- Sam LewisLittle Squirrel
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Written by
- Julia Donaldson, Johanna Stuttmann
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What The Gruffalo's Child is based on
The Gruffalo's Child is based on The Gruffalo's Child, a 2004 children's book by Julia Donaldson, published by Macmillan Publishers.
Children's book · 2004
The Gruffalo's Child
By Julia Donaldson
Published by Macmillan Publishers
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The Gruffalo's Child: quick answers
What should I watch before The Gruffalo's Child?
Watch The Gruffalo (2009) first.
Is The Gruffalo's Child worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gruffalo's Child?
The Gruffalo's Child runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The Gruffalo's Child have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gruffalo's Child. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gruffalo's Child parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gruffalo's Child is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Gruffalo's Child on?
The Gruffalo's Child 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 Gruffalo's Child?
If you liked The Gruffalo's Child, try Zog, An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster, Cinderella and the Secret Prince.
Who directed The Gruffalo's Child?
The Gruffalo's Child (2011) was directed by Uwe Heidschötter and Johannes Weiland and stars Helena Bonham Carter, Shirley Henderson, Robbie Coltrane.
What is The Gruffalo's Child based on?
The Gruffalo's Child is based on The Gruffalo's Child, a 2004 children's book by Julia Donaldson, published by Macmillan Publishers.