The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
128 audience votes
Key crew
- Dearbhla WalshDirector
- Richard CurtisWriter
- Paul Mayhew-ArcherWriter
- Tim PhillipsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James CordenNarrator
- Dustin HoffmanMr. Hoppy
- Judi DenchMrs. Silver
- Salo GardnerMr Mavrokoukoudopolous
- Lara RossiPuppy Boy Mother
- Jimmy AkingbolaKeen Petshop Keeper
- Katie LyonsPhilip's Mother
- Pixie DaviesRoberta
- Richard CorderyMr. Pringle
- Pik-Sen LimMrs. Wu
- Polly KempWoman Passenger
- Alexander BracqRollerblading Couple
Stills
Themes
secret lovelondon, englandbased on novel or bookbachelorflatgadgetpet shopwinecrushgardenergarden shearswoman director