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The Snail and the Whale

6.6202026mGMovieAnimationFamilyTV Movie

A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and the Whale is the much loved classic that shows us a restless young snail who has…

DirectorsMax Lang·Daniel Snaddon
WritersJulia Donaldson·Suzanne Lang
ProducersMichael Rose·Martin Pope

Where to watch

StanStanABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Max Lang

RBRob Brydon
Rob Brydon
Whale (voice)
SHSally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Snail (voice)
DRDiana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Narrator (voice)
CLCariad Lloyd
Cariad Lloyd
Teacher (voice)
MLMax Lang
Max Lang
Fish (voice)

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The Snail and the Whale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Snail and the Whale?

The Snail and the Whale is streaming on Stan and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Snail and the Whale on Netflix?

No, The Snail and the Whale is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Stan and ABC iview.

Is The Snail and the Whale on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Snail and the Whale isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Stan and ABC iview instead.

Where can I watch The Snail and the Whale for free?

The Snail and the Whale is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.