Watership Down

Animated adventure about survivalistic rabbits

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About Watership Down

Released: 2018

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-PG

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, John Boyega, Ben Kingsley, Tom Wilkinson, Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi, Olivia Colman, Mackenzie Crook, Anne-Marie Duff, Taron Egerton, James Faulkner, Freddie Fox, Lee Ingleby, Miles Jupp, Daniel Kaluuya, Rory Kinnear, Craig Parkinson, Rosamund Pike, Daniel Rigby, Jason Watkins

About Watership Down (2018)

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About

Watership Down is a British TV drama adapted from the classic 1972 novel of the same name by Richard Adams. This animated miniseries tells the story of a group of rabbits who leave their warren in search of a new home. Venturing across the English countryside, the rabbits face numerous challenges and dangers, including rival rabbit groups and human threats.

The 2018 adaptation of Watership Down stays true to the original novel, capturing the themes of adventure, friendship, and survival. The series explores the rabbits' journey as they encounter various characters and form their own society in the face of adversity.

Making / Production

The miniseries was produced by the British animation company 42 and Biscuit Entertainment, in collaboration with Netflix and BBC One. It features stunning animation and a star-studded voice cast.

Actors

  • James McAvoy as Hazel - The brave and resourceful leader of the rabbits.
  • Nicholas Hoult as Fiver - Hazel's younger brother, who has prophetic visions.
  • John Boyega as Bigwig - A strong and loyal rabbit who becomes Hazel's trusted ally.
  • Olivia Colman as Strawberry - A friendly and empathetic rabbit.
  • Ben Kingsley as General Woundwort - The vicious leader of another rabbit warren.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The animation style of Watership Down (2018) is a combination of traditional 2D hand-drawn animation and CGI.
  • The miniseries consists of four episodes, each lasting approximately one hour.
  • Richard Adams, the author of the original novel, served as an executive producer on the series.
  • Watership Down (2018) received both critical acclaim and controversy for its intense and realistic depiction of violence.

Awards

No awards have been mentioned for Watership Down (2018) at the moment.

Quotes

  • "All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies. And whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first, they must catch you."
  • "You know how you let yourself think that everything will be all right if you can only get to a certain place or do a certain thing. But when you get there, you find it's not that simple."

Music

The original score for Watership Down (2018) was composed by Federico Jusid. The music captures the emotions and epic scope of the rabbits' journey, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Soundtrack

  • "Bright Eyes" by Art Garfunkel
  • "Carried Away" by Bear McCreary
  • "Fraggle Rock" by Jonathan Coulton
  • "Fire on the Moon" by Uncle Lucius