Watership Down

The world premiere of the restoration of one of the UK’s greatest animated films returns us to the group of rabbits who undertake a perilous journey to find their utopia.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director

    Martin Rosen

  • Screenwriters

    Richard Adams, Martin Rosen

  • With

    John Hurt, Richard Briers, Denholm Elliot

  • UK 1978. 92min

  • Courtesy of

    BFI Distribution

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    PG BBFC

Access information

Audio description:
Saturday 12 October 12:20
Tuesday 15 October 12:15

Descriptive subtitles:
Tuesday 15 October 12:15

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Introduction

When a building project threatens wildlife in a British woodland, a group of rabbits escape their warren to embark on a challenging journey to the safe haven of Watership Down. Based on the acclaimed novel by Richard Adams and featuring a stellar voice cast, Martin Rosen’s animated classic is both a surprisingly frank depiction of conflict and survival, and a work of transcendent beauty.

Justin Johnson

Content warning

Contains scenes which some younger viewers may find distressing.

Watership Down has been restored in 4K high dynamic range from the original 35mm negative and magnetic stereo audio tracks by BFI Distribution and Silver Salt Restoration.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices

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