The Velveteen Rabbit

All You Need to Do is Believe.

2009 • 88 min • Animation · Drama · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

A lonely boy wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with help from a brave velveteen rabbit whose one wish is to become a real rabbit someday.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

32 reviews

66 Audience · 32 · 100%

A lonely boy finds solace in his toy velveteen rabbit, who dreams of becoming real. Together, they navigate family challenges and discover the power of love and imagination. This heartwarming story explores the magic of childhood connections.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some moments of sadness or illness
Brief, mild peril for aural jumpy scary dream sequences

What it models well

Love and connection
The power of imagination
Acceptance and belonging
Resilience in tough times

Talk about it after

What makes something "real"?
The importance of friendship and family
How imagination helps us cope
Dealing with loneliness or sadness

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