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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

"A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise."

January 2, 2015 1h 27m 6.7/10 (124 votes)

Originally released in 2015. Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a romance/comedy film. directed by Dearbhla Walsh. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring James Corden, Dustin Hoffman, and Judi Dench

Synopsis

Mr. Hoppy is a shy old man who lives alone in an apartment building. For many years, he has been secretly in love with Mrs. Silver, a woman who lives below him. Mr. Hoppy frequently leans over his balcony and exchanges polite conversation with Mrs. Silver, but he is too shy to disclose how he feels. Mr. Hoppy longs to express his feelings to Mrs. Silver, but he can never bring his lips to form the words. Mrs. Silver has a small pet tortoise, Alfie, whom she loves very much. One morning, Mrs. Silver mentions to Mr. Hoppy that even though she has had Alfie for many years, her pet has only grown a tiny bit and has gained only three ounces in weight. She confesses that she wishes she knew of some way to make her little Alfie grown into a larger, more dignified tortoise. Mr. Hoppy suddenly thinks of a way to give Mrs. Silver her wish and win her affection.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 2015 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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User Rating 6.7/10 Good (124 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Endor Productions
  • BBC

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot about?

Mr. Hoppy is a shy old man who lives alone in an apartment building. For many years, he has been secretly in love with Mrs. Silver, a woman who lives below him. Mr. Hoppy frequently leans over his...

Who directed Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was directed by Dearbhla Walsh.

How long is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Roald Dahl's Esio Trot released?

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was released on January 2, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?

The main cast of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot includes James Corden, Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench, Salo Gardner, Lara Rossi.

Is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot worth watching?

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.