The Magic Pudding.

Name: The Magic Pudding
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2000-12-14
Duration: 80 min
Cast: John Cleese, Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Toni Collette

This lunch has a mind of its own.

A koala joins two travelers and their extraordinary pudding, Albert, who replenishes himself after every meal. Keeping such a valuable and outspoken companion safe proves difficult when hungry thieves start following them.

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Why it’s a little special

An eccentric Australian animated adventure with unusual characters and a particularly argumentative magical meal.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Comic threats, chases, rude behavior, and animals in danger.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Karl Zwicky
Starring: John Cleese, Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Toni Collette, Jack Thompson, Dave Gibson, John Laws, Mary Coustas
Written by: Harry Cripps, Greg Haddock, Simon Hopkinson
Produced by: Gerry Travers, Paddy Conroy, Bruce Davey
Release date: December 14, 2000
Runtime: 80 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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