The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

"A journey, in search of home."

2022 0h 35m EN

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★8.2TMDB · 777

AnimationFamilyDramaAdventure

Synopsis

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The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

“A journey, in search of home.”

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Cast

Jude Coward Nicoll
The Boy (voice)
Tom Hollander
The Mole (voice)
Idris Elba
The Fox (voice)
Gabriel Byrne
The Horse (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Baynton
Writers: Jon Croker
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 35-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Isobel Waller-Bridge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel Budin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jude Coward Nicoll and Tom Hollander and Idris Elba carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A journey, in search of home.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Baynton directs. Isobel Waller-Bridge scores. Daniel Budin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 35-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 4 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Isobel Waller-Bridge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Daniel Budin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jude Coward Nicoll and Tom Hollander and Idris Elba carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A journey, in search of home.".
9IMDB entry: tt22667880 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 15 themes, including "friendship", "hope", "fox", "horse".
11Released under 16 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Isobel Waller-Bridge
Editing: Daniel Budin
Sound: Adrian Rhodes
Runtime: 35 min · 0h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

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CinemaSerf2022-12-25
★ 7/10
When a young boy is lost in the frozen countryside, he enlists the help of a sagely white horse, a cake-obsessed mole and a grumpy fox in order to find his way home. Pretty soon, though, he starts to consider just what "home" actually is as he plays in the snow and discovers a more lasting affinity with his new travelling companions. The narrative and the message here is simple and the voice talents of Tom Hollander, Idris Elba and Gabriel Byrne complement well the rather vulnerable tones of the young Jude Coward Nicoll in the title role with a score and style of the animation reminiscent of the "Snowman" (1982). Well worth half an hour of your time with a mince pie.

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