Watership Down (1978)
Watership Down is a 1978 adventure movie directed by Martin Rosen, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars John Hurt, Richard Briers and Michael Graham Cox.
When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland in a search of a safe new haven.
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What is Watership Down about?
When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland in a search of a safe new haven.
When was Watership Down released?
Watership Down was released on 14 October 1978.
How long is Watership Down?
Watership Down runs 1h 32m.
Who made Watership Down?
Watership Down was directed by Martin Rosen.
Where can I watch Watership Down?
Watership Down is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch Watership Down
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- John Hurt as Hazel (voice)
- Richard Briers as Fiver (voice)
- Michael Graham Cox as Bigwig (voice)
- John Bennett as Captain Holly (voice)
- Ralph Richardson as Chief Rabbit (voice)
- Simon Cadell as Blackberry (voice)
- Terence Rigby as Silver (voice)
- Roy Kinnear as Pipkin (voice)
- Richard O'Callaghan as Dandelion (voice)
- Denholm Elliott as Cowslip (voice)
- Lynn Farleigh as Cat (voice)
- Mary Maddox as Clover (voice)
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