The Velveteen Rabbit (TV special)

The Velveteen Rabbit is a 2023 live-action/animated fantasy short film based on the novel of the same name. It was directed by Jennifer Perrott and Rick Thiele, and written by Tom Bidwell.[2] It features Phoenix Laroche and the voices of Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, Nicola Coughlan.

The Velveteen Rabbit
Release poster
Directed byJennifer Perrott (live action)
Rick Thiele (animation)
Written byTom Bidwell
Based onThe Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams
Produced byMartin Pope
Tom Bidwell
Michael Rose
Starring
Music byAnne Dudley
Production
company
Distributed byApple TV+
Release date
  • 22 November 2023 (2023-11-22)
Running time
44 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the 44-minute special was released by Apple TV+ on 22 November 2023.[3]

Cast
  • Phoenix Laroche as William

Voice and animated cast

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[4]

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian awarded the special four stars out of five, praising the performances and emotional story.[5]

References
  1. "The Veveteen Rabbit (U)". British Board of Film Classification. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  2. Clarke, Stewart (13 December 2018). "New TV Adaptation of Kids' Classic The Velveteen Rabbit in the Works (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  3. Amatangelo, Amy (16 November 2023). "Apple TV+'s The Velveteen Rabbit aims to retain the 'emotional heart' of a beloved tale". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  4. "The Velveteen Rabbit". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  5. Aroesti, Rachel (22 November 2023). "The Velveteen Rabbit review – the Matthew Perry connection makes it even more poignant". The Guardian.
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