About this release
The Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny snail who longs to see the world and manages to hitch a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. When the whale gets beached in a secluded bay, it's the little snail who has to save the day. A joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discovering that no matter how small you are, you can make a difference.
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Disc 1
BD
The Snail and the Whale (2020)
26 min
AnimationFamilyTV Movie
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.
Credits
Director
Max Lang
Daniel Snaddon
Writer
Suzanne Lang
Max Lang
Cast
Rob Brydonas Whale (voice)
Sally Hawkinsas Snail (voice)
Diana Riggas Narrator (voice)
Cariad Lloydas Teacher (voice)
Max Langas Fish (voice)
Composer
René Aubry
Producer
Michael Rose
Martin Pope
Disc 2
DVDThe Snail and the Whale (2020)
26 min
AnimationFamilyTV Movie
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.
Credits
Director
Max Lang
Daniel Snaddon
Writer
Suzanne Lang
Max Lang
Cast
Rob Brydonas Whale (voice)
Sally Hawkinsas Snail (voice)
Diana Riggas Narrator (voice)
Cariad Lloydas Teacher (voice)
Max Langas Fish (voice)
Composer
René Aubry
Producer
Michael Rose
Martin Pope
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 9, 2026