The Velveteen Rabbit | |
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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 |
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Music by | Anne Dudley |
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Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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Running time | 44 minutes [1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the 44-minute special was released by Apple TV+ on 22 November 2023. [3]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10. [4]
Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian awarded the special four stars out of five, praising the performances and emotional story. [5]
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