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By Jennifer Green
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Sweet animated film reinforces preschool skills in fun way.
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Miffy the Movie
What's the Story?
In MIFFY THE MOVIE, a group of friends and their dog go on a treasure hunt to find different animals at a zoo. They're given riddles to seek out animals of certain colors and patterns or which make specific movements. The characters regularly break out into song about what they're doing, enjoying their hunt and learning about a variety of animals in the process. They earn a surprise when they complete the treasure hunt and get to ride a hot air balloon home.
Is It Any Good?
The soft-edged world of this Dutch film is reminiscent of Fisher Price's Little People, and the characters and story are just as sweet, positive, and educational. Miffy the Movie will soothe the littlest viewers with its lovely orchestral soundtrack and happy songs. Its uncomplicated world and storyline of characters overcoming minor challenges and solving basic riddles are both pleasant and instructive. The target audience can watch the 68-minute film in shorter segments now that it's streaming.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what the bunnies learned during their trip to the zoo in Miffy the Movie. Have you ever been to a zoo? Which was your favorite animal?
Have you ever been on a treasure hunt? What did you find?
How were the characters alike and different from each other?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : January 30, 2013
- Cast : Sandra Agababyan , Reinder van der Naalt , Sophie London
- Director : Hans Perk
- Studio : A. Film
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , Numbers and Letters , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Run time : 68 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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