The Velveteen Rabbit (2023 film)

The Velveteen Rabbit is a 2023 live-action/animated fantasy short film based on the novel of the same name. It was directed by Jennifer Perrott and Rick Thiele, and written by Tom Bidwell.^[2] It features Phoenix Laroche and the voices of Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, and Nicola Coughlan.

The Velveteen Rabbit
Release poster
Directed by	Jennifer Perrott (live action) Rick Thiele (animation)
Written by	Tom Bidwell
Based on	The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Produced by	Martin Pope Tom Bidwell Michael Rose
Starring	Phoenix Laroche Alex Lawther Helena Bonham Carter Nicola Coughlan
Music by	Anne Dudley
Production company	Magic Light Pictures
Distributed by	Apple TV+
Release date	22 November 2023 (2023-11-22)
Running time	44 minutes[1]
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the 44-minute special was released by Apple TV+ on 22 November 2023.^[3]

Cast

• Phoenix Laroche as William

Voice and animated cast

• Alex Lawther as Velveteen Rabbit
• Helena Bonham Carter as Wise Horse
• Nicola Coughlan as Playroom Fairy
• Paterson Joseph as King
• Lois Chimimba as Car
• Clive Rowe as Lion
• Nathaniel Parker as Male Rabbit
• Bethany Antonia as Female Rabbit

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.^[4]

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian awarded the special three stars out of five, praising the performances and emotional story.^[5]