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The Wind in the Willows (1996) Movie vs Book
Film · 1996 · Directed by Terry Jones · Starring Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
The Wind in the Willows (1996) Movie: Cast and Details
A mole, a rat, a badger and an impulsive toad share riverside adventures.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the main episodes and characters, with a more comic, Monty Python-style tone.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first for the gentle charm. The film is a lively companion.
What the book gives you
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
A beloved classic that works best at a slow pace. Some language is old-fashioned, but the charm remains.
Who will like it: Readers who like classic children’s tales and cozy nature stories.