Once Upon a Forest

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Once Upon a Forest

G,

1993,

1h 20m,

Kids & Family/

Fantasy/

Animation

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14%

21 Reviews

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69%

5,000+ Ratings

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21 Reviews

69%

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In this animated tale, a toxic spill from an encroaching construction site threatens the life of a badger (Elisabeth Moss), so three woodland creatures -- wood mouse Abigail (Ellen Blain), mole Edgar (Ben Gregory) and hedgehog Russell (Paige Gosney) -- must brave a treacherous journey to find a cure. As the threat of the destructive humans looms ever closer, the animals are in a race against time as their remaining family and friends struggle to survive in the face of disaster.

Critics Consensus

Inert animation and generically chipper characters rob Once Upon a Forest of any personality despite its well-intentioned message and critter appeal for very young children.

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Jeff Shannon

Seattle Times

Jun 17, 2014

2.5/4

It's a good thing this breezy animated adventure lasts only slightly more than 70 minutes. Children will no doubt enjoy its simple tale, but would probably grow restless if it went on for a minute longer.

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Desmond Ryan

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jun 17, 2014

2.5/4

Respect for nature and the environment is a message that no one would quarrel with, but this is yet another example of a movie that can't or won't differentiate between technology and the use to which it is put.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Jun 17, 2014

1/4

The characters are not memorable; the songs are lame and the drawing style is pedestrian.

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Malcolm L. Johnson

Hartford Courant

Jun 6, 2018

A pleasing, sweet primer in caring for our flora and fauna.

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

Dec 7, 2017

For all the feeling the drawing instills in the figures, it might be termed inanimation.

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Candice Russell

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Jun 17, 2014

3.5/4

From the first moments of Once Upon a Forest, there is evidence of high artistic standards. The backgrounds are beautifully detailed, right down to the shading and contours of a tree trunk.

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Theodore W

Apr 10, 2019

Loved this as a kid. PAINFUL as an adult! At least it gets some entertainment points for kiddos, though I'd suggest watching something kid-friendly that also doesn't subvert itself.

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Draco S

Feb 4, 2019

Im biased. I grew up watching this movie, so its nostalgic for me. Its a good kids movie though. For what it is, its great. If you see it for the first time as an adult however it likely won't be as entertaining.

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Draco M

Feb 23, 2018

I loved this movie as a kid and still love it as an adult. Very memorable, and wonderful storyline!

Luke G

Jun 16, 2017

I LOVED this movie as a child, and seeing it as an adult for the first time in years makes me love it even more. My nieces love this movie too, & they are 5 & under. It has such a great message. I'll forever love this movie & the memories I have growing up loving this movie. Whoever has anything negative to say about it is way too harsh & judgemental. Listen to the message of the movie instead of judging it's animation (from 1992) & the quality of the songs, because that's ridiculous to judge this movie for. It's not about all of that. It's about the message this movie delivers, and it delivers it amazingly. I'll always love this movie.

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Leia R

Dec 28, 2016

This movie is stupid. Because the animation looks like s**t, Songs is bad, These animals are noisy brats

Theodore W

Apr 23, 2010

Its cold, mean, unwatchable and the story is cliched.

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Charles Grosvenor

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David Michener

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Michael Crawford

Cornelius

Ben Vereen

Phineas

Ellen Blain

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Synopsis

In this animated tale, a toxic spill from an encroaching construction site threatens the life of a badger (Elisabeth Moss), so three woodland creatures -- wood mouse Abigail (Ellen Blain), mole Edgar (Ben Gregory) and hedgehog Russell (Paige Gosney) -- must brave a treacherous journey to find a cure. As the threat of the destructive humans looms ever closer, the animals are in a race against time as their remaining family and friends struggle to survive in the face of disaster.

Director: Charles Grosvenor, David Michener
Producer: David Kirschner, Jerry Mills
Screenwriter: Rae Lambert, Kelly Ward, Mark Young
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Harlech Television, Hanna-Barbera Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 18, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1M
Runtime: 1h 20m
Sound Mix: Surround

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