Once Upon a Forest

Once Upon a Forest has built a real following among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 140 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Once Upon a Forest is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Once Upon a Forest treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men. Every line from Michael Crawford and Ben Vereen lands with more craft than you'd expect. It was released in 1993. The visual gags in Once Upon a Forest reward close attention without ever depending on it. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but Once Upon a Forest works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Michael Crawford brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

Once Upon a Forest was released in 1993, directed by Charles Grosvenor. The full 71-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.