Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

About Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

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.

Dearbhla Walsh's Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a 2015 comedy romance film. It runs 87 minutes and was released in January 2015.

Its themes are secret love, crush, bachelor, and wine. It is adapted from a novel.

James Corden takes the lead as Narrator, Dustin Hoffman as Mr. Hoppy, Judi Dench as Mrs. Silver, and Salo Gardner as Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous. The screenplay is by Paul Mayhew-Archer and Richard Curtis. Produced by Endor Productions.

Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget Jones's Baby, and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason make useful companions to Roald Dahl's Esio Trot. TMDB voters put it at 6.7 out of 10 across 128 votes.