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67% Critic Match
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
“A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.”
6.7 / 10• 2015• 1h 27m•NR• English
RomanceComedy
Storyline
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
Cast & Crew
James Corden
Narrator
Lead
Dustin Hoffman
Mr. Hoppy
Judi Dench
Mrs. Silver
Salo Gardner
Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous
Lara Rossi
Puppy Boy Mother
Jimmy Akingbola
Keen Petshop Keeper
Katie Lyons
Philip's Mother
Pixie Davies
Roberta
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Dearbhla Walsh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
