Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (2005)
78%RT Audience Score: 68%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
A charming and delightful walk through the Hundred Acres Woods for young viewers
Pooh’s Heffalump Movie is a sweet and gentle story of friendship that’s perfect for the wee ones. While it may lack in tension and cinematic appeal, it makes up for it with endearing characters and cute cartoon slapstick. Plus, it’s a refreshing change of pace from the loud and obnoxious animated films that dominate the market. And let’s not forget the nice songs from Carly Simon! Overall, it’s lightweight and pleasant entertainment that won’t wear out its welcome, making it a great choice for a family movie night. So grab some popcorn and snuggle up with Pooh and his friends in the 100 acre woods!
Production Company(ies)
El Deseo Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
2005
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 7m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 2005 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 24, 2005
Genre(s)
Adventure
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $52,858,433
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $80,555,371
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,126
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 8,784,664
US/Canada gross: $18,098,433
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $27,581,710
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,299
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,805,559
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,847,575
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 988
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $20,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $30,479,667
Production budget ranking: 1,149
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $16,413,300
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $33,662,404
ROI to date (est.): 72%
ROI ranking: 1,053
John Fiedler – Piglet (Voice)
Nikita Hopkins – Roo (Voice)
Kath Soucie – Kanga (Voice)
Ken Sansom – Rabbit (Voice)
Peter Cullen – Eeyore (Voice)
Frank Nissen – Director
Jessica Koplos-Miller – Producer
Brian Hohlfeld – Writer
Evan Spiliotopoulos – Writer
Director(s)
Frank Nissen
Writer(s)
Brian Hohlfeld, Evan Spiliotopoulos
Producer(s)
Jessica Koplos-Miller
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (89) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (18)
Gentle story of friendship is fine for wee ones.
December 27, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
It’s a slight affair, but the cute Heffalump and some cartoon slapstick are endearing enough to its target audience.
April 1, 2006 | Rating: 2/5
Emma Cochrane
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Lessons are duly learnt about fear of the unknown, and it’s a sweet enough tale, if lacking in tension.
February 9, 2006
Amy Simmons
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
During a time in which wall-to-wall pop culture references have become the standard in animated family fare, it’s refreshing to find not a single drop of irony here.
January 7, 2006 | Rating: 3/4
Christy Lemire
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
TOP CRITIC
As comforting and warm as a tummy-full of oatmeal.
January 7, 2006
Chris Hewitt
Houston Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It’s as notable for what it isn’t as for what it is, but in a field full of loud, obnoxious fare, its easygoing affability qualifies as a welcome change of pace.
September 26, 2005
Nathan Rabin
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
For little kids, big kids and the little kid in all of us, there is still nothing as comforting or endearing as Pooh and his friends and the magic of the 100 acre woods. Still a hands down winner after all these years.
November 14, 2019
Debbie Lynn Elias
Behind The Lens
It’s not the most cinematic but… it’s got the nice songs from Carly Simon.
February 13, 2019 | Rating: 6/10
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
There’s not a scrap of Milne left, at this point.
April 5, 2013 | Rating: 5/10
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy
I had fun, so ease up on the marketing schemes, Disney…
April 29, 2009
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
It’s lightweight and pleasant entertainment for very small children, short and careful not to wear out its welcome.
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
For childhood’s sake, take your little guys and gals to see this movie — you won’t be disappointed.
November 2, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4
Mary Lasse
Christianity Today…
Plot
A Heffalump is heard trumpeting in the hundred acre woods. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet are scared and rush to Rabbit’s house for advice. Roo joins them and they all agree that Heffalumps are nearby after finding a huge footprint. They decide to set out on an expedition to catch the Heffalump. Roo is not allowed to come along because he is too little.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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