Winnie the Pooh (movie) facts for kids

Winnie the Pooh is a fun animated musical comedy movie from 2011. It was made by Walt Disney Animation Studios and is the 51st movie in the famous Walt Disney Animated Classics series. This film brings to life the beloved characters from the classic A. A. Milne stories. In the movie, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, and Roo go on an exciting adventure to save their friend Christopher Robin.

What is the Winnie the Pooh Movie About?

This movie is a heartwarming adventure set in the Hundred Acre Wood. The story begins when Eeyore loses his tail. This leads the friends to start a search for a new tail for him. Soon, they misunderstand a note from Christopher Robin, thinking he has been captured by a scary creature called the "Backson."

The Search for Christopher Robin

The friends, led by Owl, decide they must rescue Christopher Robin. They set out on a journey through the Hundred Acre Wood. Along the way, they face funny challenges and learn important lessons about friendship and working together.

Who are the Main Characters?

The movie features all your favorite characters from the Winnie the Pooh books. Each character has a unique personality that makes the story special.

• Winnie the Pooh: A lovable bear who loves honey and his friends.
• Piglet: Pooh's best friend, a small and sometimes shy pig.
• Tigger: An energetic tiger who loves to bounce.
• Eeyore: A donkey who is often a bit gloomy but still a good friend.
• Rabbit: A very organized rabbit who likes things just so.
• Owl: The wise (or so he thinks!) owl who often gives advice.
• Kanga and Roo: A kind mother kangaroo and her playful joey.
• Christopher Robin: The human boy who is friends with all the animals in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Who Lent Their Voices to the Characters?

Many talented actors gave their voices to the characters in Winnie the Pooh.

• Jim Cummings voiced both Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.
• Travis Oates was the voice of Piglet.
• Tom Kenny voiced Rabbit.
• Craig Ferguson was the voice of Owl.
• Bud Luckey voiced Eeyore.
• Jack Boutler voiced Christopher Robin.
• Kristen Anderson-Lopez was the voice of Kanga.
• Wyatt Hall voiced Roo.
• Huell Howser voiced the Backson.
• John Cleese was the narrator, guiding us through the story.

When Was the Movie Released?

Winnie the Pooh first came out in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2011. It was then released in the United States on July 15, 2011. The movie is about 63 minutes long, which is just over an hour.

Did the Movie Win Any Awards?

Winnie the Pooh was recognized for its animation and storytelling. It was nominated for several awards, including:

• Annie Awards: It was nominated for categories like Animated Effects, Character Animation, Directing, Music, Production Design, and Writing. It actually won an Annie Award for Storyboarding in a Feature Production, which means the way the story was planned out visually was excellent!
• Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: It was nominated for Best Animated Film.
• Online Film Critics Society: It was also nominated for Best Animated Film.

Even though it didn't win every award it was nominated for, being nominated for so many shows that people thought it was a really good movie!