Watership Down

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 6m 5s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (6m)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:10:00 - 00:11:00] Rabbits fighting and blood is shown.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:25:00 - 00:26:00] A rabbit is caught in a snare and struggles violently.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:45:00 - 00:47:00] A rabbit is attacked by a dog, with intense scenes of fear and struggle.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:10:00 - 01:12:00] A major battle between rabbits with graphic depictions of injuries.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:30:00 - 00:30:05] Mild language used in a tense moment.
Watership Down
Year: 1978
Certificate: U
Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 64
Votes: 33656
Director: Martin Rosen
Stars: John Hubley, John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson
Overview: Hoping to escape destruction by human developers and save their community, a colony of rabbits, led by Hazel and Fiver, seek out a safe place to set up a new warren.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Watership Down (1978)?
A: Watership Down (1978) is an animated film based on the novel by Richard Adams. It follows a group of rabbits who flee their warren after one of them, Fiver, has a prophetic vision of its destruction. The rabbits embark on a perilous journey to find a new home, facing numerous dangers along the way.
Q: Who are the main voice actors in Watership Down (1978)?
A: The main voice actors in Watership Down (1978) include John Hurt as Hazel, Richard Briers as Fiver, and Ralph Richardson as Chief Rabbit. The film also features contributions from John Hubley, among others.
Q: Is Watership Down (1978) suitable for children?
A: While Watership Down (1978) is an animated film, it deals with mature themes such as survival, violence, and death. Some scenes may be intense or frightening for younger children, so parental discretion is advised.
Q: What is the animation style of Watership Down (1978)?
A: Watership Down (1978) features traditional hand-drawn animation with a realistic and sometimes gritty art style. The animation effectively captures the natural beauty of the English countryside as well as the darker, more intense moments of the story.
Q: How does Watership Down (1978) differ from the book?
A: Watership Down (1978) largely stays true to the original novel by Richard Adams, though some subplots and characters are condensed or omitted for the sake of runtime. The film focuses primarily on the journey of Hazel, Fiver, and their group, while maintaining the novel's themes of survival and leadership.