Watership Down(1978)
“All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and when they catch you, they will kill you... but first they must catch you.”
Overview
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.
Director
Martin Rosen
Studio
Nepenthe Productions
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$4M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Nepenthe Productions • Watership Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watership Down?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Watership Down (1978).
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.
Who directed Watership Down?▼
Watership Down was directed by Martin Rosen and released in 1978. It is a adventure, animation, drama film.
How long is Watership Down?▼
Watership Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Watership Down?▼
The cast of Watership Down includes 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) and more.
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