Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- gentle
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mr. Hoppy uses a carefully staged tortoise-swapping plan and a supposed chant to win Mrs. Silver's affection.
The romance unfolds between adjoining London flats, balconies, gardens, and everyday resident interactions.
The film turns an implausible tortoise-growth scheme into a warm, low-stakes romantic adventure.
Mrs. Silver's devotion to Alfie provides the concrete obstacle and emotional bridge between the two neighbors.
Films like Roald Dahl's Esio Trot, and why
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
gentle British romantic comedy built around lonely neighbors, eccentric courtship, and warm humor
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
whimsical British romance with an older central couple, understated comedy, and a comforting emotional register
Finding Your Feet
charming British relationship comedy centered on awkward affection, deception, and hopeful companionship
Movie Details
- Director
- Dearbhla Walsh
- Release Date
- 2015-01-02
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (128)
Cast
- James Corden
- Dustin Hoffman
- Judi Dench
- Salo Gardner
- Lara Rossi
- Jimmy Akingbola
- Katie Lyons
- Pixie Davies
- Richard Cordery
- Pik-Sen Lim
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot about?
- A shy London bachelor engineers an ingenious tortoise-growing deception to win the heart of his widowed neighbor.
- What is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot.
- Which films are like Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- Films with a similar feel include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Finding Your Feet.
- How long is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- In United States, Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
