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Stick Man

Animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas.

A half-hour animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas.

Join Stick Man on an incredible adventure across the seasons as he runs from a playful dog, gets thrown in a river, escapes from a swan's nest and even ends up on top of a fire. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?

Featuring the voices of Hugh Bonneville (Santa), Rob Brydon (Snail, Park-keeper, Swan Dad, Frog, Beach Dad, Crab and Cat), Martin Freeman (Stick Man), Sally Hawkins (Stick Lady, Pigeon, Swan Mum, Robin), Jennifer Saunders (Narrator), Russell Tovey (Dog). Plus Anouska White (Pooh Bridge Girl), Eve Bentley (Pooh Bridge Girlfriend/Firewood Girl), Ben Jenkinson (Pooh Bridge Boy/Stick Boy), Elliot Kelly (Beach Boy/Snowman Boy), Ella Sutton (Beach Girl), Isabel Ainsworth (Stick Girl) and Eden Muckle (Stick Toddler).

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26 minutes

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Tomorrow 13:20

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Credits

Role Contributor
Composer Ren茅 Aubry
Writer Julia Donaldson
Writer Axel Scheffler
Producer Martin Pope
Producer Michael Rose
Director Jeroen Jaspaert
Director Daniel Snaddon
Production Company Magic Light Pictures

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Meet Stick Man's family and the friends that he meets on his incredible journey.

Julia Donaldson Adaptations

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