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The Velveteen Rabbit

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After the death of his mother, Toby Morgan (Matthew Harbour) is sent to spend Christmas with his strict grandmother (Kevin Jubinville). The boy seems destined for an unpleasant holiday -- until he discovers an attic full of magical toys. The happy crew includes a prissy swan (Ellen Burstyn), an overeager horse (Tom Skerritt) and a lovely velveteen rabbit. The rabbit was left to him by his mother and, with its help, Toby might be granted his biggest Christmas wish of all.
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Joe Leydon Variety Feb 27, 2009
A low-key charmer that's bound to enchant small children and amuse their parents during many hours of repeat viewings. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 19, 2009
3/5
A family drama, based on the popular children's book, about how loving makes us real. Go to Full Review S. Jhoanna Robledo Common Sense Media Feb 27, 2009
3/5
Family film lacks frills but has sweet message for kids. Go to Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press Feb 27, 2009
2.5/4
The live-action cast may be unknowns, but they're effective enough; the 2-D (drawn and digital) animation is winning; and the story will engross any 8-and-younger with the patience to watch it. Go to Full Review Lisa Ann Cockrel Christianity Today Feb 27, 2009
2.5/4
While it isn't exactly a classic, it expresses the power of hope in the imaginary world and the importance of communicating our love for one another in the real world. Go to Full Review Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Feb 26, 2009
2/4
These days, even employing the traditional, 2-D cel style of animation seems like a quaint notion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Emilija D @RT99804094 Dec 21, 2025 I will never forget the first time I saw this movie, I was about 7 years old. Unfortunately, I didn't remember the title. Beautiful and very emotional! A beautiful story about the power of love! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 26, 2025 Success in 1 hour and 28 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Michel M @RT64570179 Dec 17, 2023 the movie is awesome, a good history for family, the rabbit is a good friend of the boy and always help with your fears and situations. a movie to watch with yours childrens See more rashid w @RW2021 Dec 29, 2020 Heart warming tale. Really brings to life the book. Good performances and old school animation mixed with 3D at Rome's too. See more May 25, 2020 wonderful Christmas story for the family to enjoy See more May 22, 2012 When I saw this movie, it had been years since I glanced at the kid's book the Velveteen Rabbit, and compared to my great memory of the book, I found the movie a little disappointing. But the movie is cute - and for the kids everyone lives happily everafter. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Landon Jr.

Director

Jane Seymour

Mom

Tom Skerritt

Horse

Ellen Burstyn

Swan

Matthew Harbour

Toby

Chandler Wakefield

Rabbit

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The Velveteen Rabbit

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Movie Info

Synopsis After the death of his mother, Toby Morgan (Matthew Harbour) is sent to spend Christmas with his strict grandmother (Kevin Jubinville). The boy seems destined for an unpleasant holiday -- until he discovers an attic full of magical toys. The happy crew includes a prissy swan (Ellen Burstyn), an overeager horse (Tom Skerritt) and a lovely velveteen rabbit. The rabbit was left to him by his mother and, with its help, Toby might be granted his biggest Christmas wish of all.
Director
Michael Landon Jr.
Producer
Michael Landon Jr., Peter Moss
Screenwriter
Cindy Kelley, Michael Landon Jr.
Production Co
Feature Films for Families
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m
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