Room on the Broom (2012)
Overview
Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone. A magical tale about friendship and family from Magic Light Pictures, the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 8.305 |
Directed By
Jan Lachauer
Max Lang
Crew
Julia Donaldson
Jan Lachauer
Max Lang
Max Lang
Julia Donaldson
Axel Scheffler
TOP CAST
Gillian Anderson
Witch (voice)
Timothy Spall
Dragon (voice)
Sally Hawkins
Bird (voice)
Rob Brydon
Cat (voice)
Martin Clunes
Dog (voice)
Simon Pegg
Narrator (voice)
David Walliams
Frog (voice)
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