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The Snail and the Whale

“"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.”

★ 6.6(49)202026m

The Snail and the Whale is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon
Release date: 2020-10-21
Runtime: 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Magic Light Pictures

The Snail and the Whale — trailer

About The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale is a 2020 movie in the Animation, Family and TV Movie genres, directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon, starring Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins and Diana Rigg. It has a runtime of 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Snail and the Whale in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Rob Brydon

Whale (voice)

Sally Hawkins

Snail (voice)

Diana Rigg

Narrator (voice)

Cariad Lloyd

Teacher (voice)

Max Lang

Fish (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Snail and the Whale in Canada?+

In Canada, The Snail and the Whale is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Snail and the Whale on Netflix?+

The Snail and the Whale is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Snail and the Whale?+

The Snail and the Whale has a runtime of 26 minutes (26 minutes).

Who stars in The Snail and the Whale?+

The Snail and the Whale stars Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins, Diana Rigg, Cariad Lloyd and Max Lang.

When did The Snail and the Whale come out?+

The Snail and the Whale is a 2020 movie directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon.

What genre is The Snail and the Whale?+

The Snail and the Whale is Animation, Family and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Snail and the Whale?+

The Snail and the Whale was directed by Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon.