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# Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Directed by Steve Box, Nick Park · 1h 25m · Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

## Identity

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

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- **IMDb ID:** tt0312004
- **TMDB ID:** 533
- **Wikidata ID:** Q318428
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**Fi1m score: 87** · Critics 81 from 8 reviews

*In a sentence:* The dog has no lines and still makes the most sensible contribution to every conversation

> Nick Park and Steve Box’s monster comedy is funny, affectionate and precise about its smallest gestures. The plot stretches to fill a feature, but Gromit’s silent exasperation would justify considerably more of our time.

## Synopsis

Wallace (voiced by Peter Sallis), an inventor, and his dog Gromit become caught up in trouble involving a mutant rabbit. Wallace brings his enthusiasm for machinery; Gromit brings a more cautious temperament and says nothing. Around them are Lady Campanula Tottington (Helena Bonham Carter), Victor Quartermaine (Ralph Fiennes) and PC Mackintosh (Peter Kay). Their everyday world becomes the setting for a monster adventure, as inventions, chases and encounters with the creature interrupt ordinary routines. Nick Park and Steve Box direct this stop-motion comedy, which draws on horror films.

## Review

Nick Park and Steve Box have made a funny, generous monster comedy that keeps its affection for ordinary life intact. *Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* gives its inventor and his dog a mutant rabbit to contend with, but their unequal partnership remains the main attraction. It understands how much comedy there is in asking Gromit to tolerate one more of Wallace’s ideas. The story is thin enough to notice, particularly when the action gets busy, yet at 85 minutes the film leaves plenty of room for small, precisely judged jokes.

Peter Sallis gives Wallace a voice we can enjoy even when his judgement is plainly unreliable. There is no need to make him knowing or fashionable; his enthusiasm is enough. Gromit’s silence lets the animators show what it costs to remain loyal to such a man. We laughed hardest at the minute changes in his forehead, which make his patience look as though it requires considerable effort. The dog never needs a line explaining how he feels.

Ralph Fiennes, as Victor Quartermaine, and Helena Bonham Carter, as Lady Campanula Tottington, fit the larger-than-life humour without making the voices the main event. Their performances are broad enough to suit the figures on screen and controlled enough to keep the jokes clear. The screenplay, by Park, Box, Bob Baker and Mark Burton, works hardest in the sight gags. Even when a pun is rather obvious, there is usually something in the picture worth watching.

Phil Lewis’s production design makes the everyday surroundings inviting enough that we would happily spend longer there before another chase begins. The pleasure of this stop-motion world lies in being able to look closely, and cinematographers Tristan Oliver and Dave Alex Riddett give the characters that attention. Gromit’s face remains worth studying even when we already understand the joke. We do not need to count the labour behind an animated film to admire it. Here, the small physical adjustments produce expressions that would be hard to improve by adding more movement.

Julian Nott’s music suits the mock-horror, helping the monster business feel playful rather than punishing. Editors Gregory Perler, David McCormick and Angharad Owen keep the chases readable and the succession of jokes brisk. That pace is useful, because the plot cannot always supply an equally strong reason to care about the next complication. In the busier stretches, we began waiting for the next quiet exchange between Wallace and Gromit.

The move from short adventures to a feature sometimes feels like an excuse to keep everyone running a little longer. Park and Box largely get away with it because they preserve the ordinary domestic humour between the two leads. The horror references are enjoyable, though recognising them matters much less than understanding these two. The film’s sympathy for animals gives the monster comedy some feeling, and keeps the creature from becoming merely something to be chased.

We recommend it warmly, with a small allowance for that stretched plot. Give the quieter moments as much attention as the monster business; they are where the characters become worth spending time with. Anyone sharing a home with an enthusiastic inventor should feel particularly well understood.

*Fi1m score 87, published 15 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics greet Wallace & Gromit’s feature-length adventure warmly, praising its stop-motion detail, densely packed sight gags and distinctly British humour. The reviews repeatedly credit the film with preserving the pair’s homespun charm, with Gromit’s silent expressions drawing particular admiration. Praise also clusters around the affectionate relationship between inventor and dog, and comedy that gives adults plenty to enjoy without losing its appeal to children.

Reservations centre on a thin or silly plot, though most critics find enough invention in the jokes and animation to compensate. The disagreement is sharper over the action: some celebrate the elaborate chases, while the Evening Standard prefers the quieter passages of ordinary life. Time Out supplies the clearest dissent, finding the animation too close to CGI in appearance and the story superficial, with momentum fading towards the end. The spread is largely positive rather than deeply divided.

## Straight answers

**Is Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit worth watching?**

*Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* is worth watching for anyone who enjoys stop-motion comedy with patience for small jokes, and we scored it 87. The plot is stretched to fill 85 minutes, and the chases can crowd out the quieter exchanges. Gromit's silent exasperation, though, carries the film, and it suits a family evening at any age.

**How long is Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and what is it rated?**

*Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* runs 1h 25m. It is an adventure and animation film.

**Where can I watch Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit in Ukraine?**

*Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* is available to rent from Apple TV from ₴3.99. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How does Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit compare to Chicken Run?**

*Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* is a domestic monster comedy, while [*Chicken Run*](https://film.one/film/chicken-run) is an escape film set in a coop run like a prison camp. Both stretch their plots to feature length and both are warmly recommended. The Were-Rabbit has the funnier central partnership; Chicken Run has more mechanical ingenuity, with escape plans that keep meeting practical difficulties.

**What should I watch after Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit?**

After *Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit*, try [*Chicken Run*](https://film.one/film/chicken-run) (2000, Fi1m 84): More stop-motion ingenuity, with escape plans that keep meeting practical difficulties. Then [*The Ladykillers*](https://film.one/film/the-ladykillers) (1955, Fi1m 86): For eccentric British characters, domestic fuss and criminal plans requiring far too much explanation; and [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://film.one/film/my-neighbor-totoro) (1988, Fi1m 89): For the same affection towards small routines, strange creatures and unshowy kindness.

### Reviews we read (14)

- **Empire**, Chris Hewitt (90/100, inferred): The first big-screen Wallace & Gromit adventure is a consistently hilarious slice of Britannia that retains its charming homespun quality while delivering killer sight gags, world-class punnery and a boundlessly inventive funfair chase sequence. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/wallace-gromit-curse-rabbit-review/)
- **The AV Club**, Tasha Robinson (85/100, inferred): The critic praises the film's craft, stop-motion details, and the sweet, goofy dynamic between the inventive but dim Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit. It highlights the packed sight gags, puns, and self-aware wit that hold the frenetic story together through reckless charm. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/wallace-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit-1798201087)
- **Evening Standard**, Derek Malcolm (80/100, inferred): The film is a splendid effort from Park and co-director Steve Box that remains defiantly British with knowing nods to horror films; the quiet patches of ordinary life and eccentric humour are more memorable than the action sequences. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/a-24carrot-spectacle-7385958.html)
- **Screen Daily** (80/100, inferred): A delirious blend of whimsy and wit that charms all ages with its visual feast of puns, sight gags, and Aardman claymation. Good clean fun that rewards repeat viewing, though it offers no surprises and may struggle to attract older teens beyond family audiences. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/wallace-and-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit/4024432.article)
- **The Times**, Cosmo Landesman (4/5): The duo is in top form with delightful jokes and good voice work from Bonham Carter and Fiennes, though the story is a bit thin. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/article/film-the-critical-list-jgbstzmf7rx)
- **Time Out**, DA (3/5): The stop-motion animation is slick but too CGI-like, making the painstaking technique seem unnecessary. Wallace and Gromit's inventions drive a superficial plot full of film references and puns, though it loses steam toward the end and relies on Gromit's expressive silence. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit)
- **Los Angeles Times**: The film is described as irresistible and a treat, retaining the clever sensibility of the shorts while delivering wonderful cartoon chases and a monster transformation sequence. The meticulous stop-motion process and five-year production are singled out as worth every second. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-oct-05-et-wallace5-story.html)
- **Slant Magazine**: The critic calls the film sublime, insightful, and resonant, contrasting its heartfelt community and humanist stamp with lesser stop-motion efforts. It singles out the bunnies' heaven-bound POV as a particularly touching and clever image. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/wallace-and-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit/)
- **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw: The film is a thoroughly delightful family movie packed with cheeky gags and buoyant fun, a model of high-IQ comedy writing crafted with flair in every frame. It delivers pure unpretentious joy without any misjudged darkness. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2005/oct/14/1)
- **The New Yorker**, Anthony Lane: The review celebrates the film's virtues and predicts it will secure another Oscar, highlighting its unflagging pace, cheesy puns, and childish pleasure. It singles out the blend of Philip Larkin and Bruce Wayne sensibilities along with the absence of children on screen. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2005/10/17/best-friends)
- **The New York Times**, A.O. Scott: The critic finds the film a solemn occasion for Gromit's feature debut, praising its soulful stop-motion animation and eccentric world despite the silly plot. The animation is singled out as a marvel, with particular appreciation for subtle details like Gromit's forehead. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/05/movies/a-new-challenge-for-an-englishman-and-his-dog.html)
- **Variety**, Leslie Felperin: The pic is quintessentially British and delivers a wholesome morsel for families, staying faithful to the cozy core ingredients despite some coarsening. The long-awaited feature outing for the Plasticine pals is singled out, with praise for the mutant rabbit premise. [Read](https://variety.com/2005/film/awards/wallace-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit-1200523132/)
- **Eye for Film**, Anton Bitel (90/100, inferred): The critic calls the film one of the funniest and most entertaining of the year, a classic anti-hunting, pro-vegetarian comedy full of puns and genre parodies. They single out its pantomime-style larger-than-life characters and rapid, family-friendly delivery for particular praise. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/wallace-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit-film-review-by-anton-bitel)
- **Digital Spy**, Daniel Saney (85/100, inferred): The critic praises the film's charm, humour, and animation as a successful feature-length debut that retains the Englishness of the shorts. They single out the visual impressiveness and the emotive animation of Gromit for particular note. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a25280/wallace-and-gromit-curse-of-the-were-rabbit/)

## Details

- **Director:** Steve Box, Nick Park
- **Director:** Steve Box, Nick Park
- **Screenplay:** Nick Park, Bob Baker, Steve Box, Mark Burton
- **Cinematography:** Dave Alex Riddett, Tristan Oliver
- **Editor:** David McCormick, Gregory Perler, Angharad Owen
- **Music:** Julian Nott
- **Production design:** Phil Lewis
- **Producer:** Claire Jennings, David Sproxton, Peter Lord
- **Cast:** Peter Sallis as Wallace / Hutch (voice); Ralph Fiennes as Victor Quartermaine (voice); Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Campanula Tottington (voice); Peter Kay as PC Mackintosh (voice); Nicholas Smith as Reverend Clement Hedges (voice); Liz Smith as Mrs. Mulch (voice); John Thomson as Mr. Windfall (voice); Mark Gatiss as Miss Blight (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 25m
- **First release (Australia):** 4 September 2005
- **Genres:** Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
- **Budget:** $30 million
- **Box office:** $193 million

## Where to watch in Ukraine

- Apple TV: rent ₴3.99, hd
- Apple TV: buy ₴6.99, sd

*Checked 2026-09-15.*

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## Awards

- Academy Awards 2006: Best Animated Feature (won)
- Annecy Cristal for a Feature Film 2006: Annecy Cristal for a Feature Film (nominated)
- Annie Award for Best Animated Feature 2006: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature (won)
- BAFTA Film Awards 2006: BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film (won); Best British Film (won)
- British Academy Children's Award for Feature Film 2006: British Academy Children's Award for Feature Film (won)
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film 2006: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film (nominated)
- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie 2006: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie (nominated)
- Critics' Choice Awards 2005: Best Animated Feature (won)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Animated Film 2005: Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Animated Film (won)

## If you liked this

- *Chicken Run* (2000), Fi1m 84: More stop-motion ingenuity, with escape plans that keep meeting practical difficulties. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/chicken-run.md)
- *The Ladykillers* (1955), Fi1m 86: For eccentric British characters, domestic fuss and criminal plans requiring far too much explanation. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-ladykillers.md)
- *My Neighbour Totoro* (1988), Fi1m 89: For the same affection towards small routines, strange creatures and unshowy kindness. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/my-neighbor-totoro.md)
- *A Town Called Panic* (2009): Household problems become absurd adventures, with handmade figures and little respect for order.
- *Young Frankenstein* (1974): Another affectionate horror spoof that understands the importance of taking nonsense seriously.

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