Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

TV Movie
2015
1h 28m

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Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)

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

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6.9/10

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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Trivia
Seventy-six tortoises were used in the making of this movie.

Goofs
Mr Pringle twice says that the moment of his birth came about as a result of his father driving too quickly over a speed bump. This would make Pringle, at the time of the film's release (2015) no older than 32 years old, as speed bumps weren't introduced in the UK until 1987. Pringle appears to be of a similar age to Mrs. Silver (Judith Dench), and Mr. Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman), who were born in 1934 and 1937 respectively.

Connections
Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Dame Judi Dench/Dustin Hoffman/Jennifer Aniston/Jason Bateman/Olly Murs (2014)

Soundtracks
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
(uncredited)
Written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby and Oscar Hammerstein II
Performed by Louis Armstrong

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7/10

charming

A charming story from one of our great authors of both child and adult fiction.

The story of one mans infatuation with his neighbour and the lengths he will go to to win her love.

With the always excellent Dustin Hoffman and Judi dench. Even the sometimes annoying James cordon puts in a stellar performance as the on screen narrator.

An enjoyable feel good movie that wanes a little,retains all the character of a Dahl novel or short story. This film will enchant you and frustrate you feeling melancholic. Suitable for all ages,a must for all Dahl fans and fans of the actors.