An apocalyptic vision pushes a group of rabbits to abandon their warren in search of a new home, in this landmark British animation.

Watership Down (Limited Edition 4K UHD)

Director: Martin Rosen

An apocalyptic vision prompts a group of rabbits to abandon their warren in search of a new home, in this landmark British animation. Richard Adams’ timeless novel is brought brilliantly to life as Hazel, Fiver, and Bigwig tackle the brutal realities of the English countryside – and mankind’s devastating impact upon it – as they lead their colony to the utopian Watership Down.

Featuring an acclaimed voice cast (including John Hurt, Richard Briers and Denholm Elliott), a powerful score by composer Angela Morley and the hit single Bright Eyes sung by Art Garfunkel, Watership Down is a thrilling tale of adventure, courage and resilience that continues to enthral new and old audiences alike.

Extras

Restored 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

Audio commentary by film and animation scholars Catherine Lester and Sam Summers (2024)

Audio commentary by director Martin Rosen and writer and filmmaker Chris Gore (2003)

A Conversation With the Filmmakers (2005, 17 mins): director Martin Rosen and editor Terry Rawlings discuss the production history of the film

Defining a Style (2005, 12 mins): key animators and background artists discuss their work

Storyboard comparison (2024, 15 mins): four scenes with accompanying original storyboards

Super 8 version (1978, 28 mins): original UK Super 8 digest release

Nepenthe Super 8 footage (c1977, 3 mins) shot by Arthur Humberstone, a senior animator

Designing Watership Down (2024, 4 mins): a film of materials related to Watership Down courtesy of The Arthur Humberstone Animation Archive

Treasures from the BFI National Archive (1942-1969, 48 mins): a selection of archive gems, including films by Mary Field and Halas & Batchelor, related to the themes or personnel of Watership Down