Christopher Robin
"Sooner or later, your past catches up to you."
Christopher Robin has grown up, trading the Hundred Acre Wood for a high pressure city life where he juggles a demanding job, a family, and mounting expectations. The carefree days of play seem distant as he prioritizes schedules and profits over imagination. Then Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and the... Read more
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About Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin has grown up, trading the Hundred Acre Wood for a high pressure city life where he juggles a demanding job, a family, and mounting expectations. The carefree days of play seem distant as he prioritizes schedules and profits over imagination. Then Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and the rest of his old friends make a quiet, magical reappearance in the real world, nudging him toward the things that once mattered. Through gentle humor and simple wisdom, the bear and his companions reignite a sense of wonder and remind him that doing nothing can still be time well spent. The story centers on reconnection, memory, and the courage to rediscover joy amid responsibility. Family ties are tested and strengthened in time.
Directed by Marc Forster, Christopher Robin adapts the classic characters from A A Milne with a modern family film sensibility. The movie blends Disney's Pooh legacy with live action storytelling that emphasizes family, memory, and the simple joys of friendship.
With a production budget around 75 million, the film grossed about 198 million worldwide, indicating solid performance for a family oriented adventure. Strong domestic numbers complemented international audiences, helping the project recoup and turn a modest profit, and drew audiences.
Live action Pooh and friends in a bustling cityscape trades pure nostalgia for a modern sense of humor, yet the characters stay true to their gentle personalities. The film trades frantic pace for quiet moments, and Jim Cummings voices Pooh with a warmth that resonated with longtime fans across generations.
Critics welcomed the film for its warmth and straightforward charm, noting solid performances and a respectful balance of whimsy and sentiment today. The story explores aging, duty, and the importance of friendship, suggesting that a little imagination can soften adulthood without breaking its stakes. It asks adults to rethink balance.
Details
- Release Date
- August 01, 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rating
- PG
- User Ratings
- 2,863 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures +1 more
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Box Office
- $197,744,377
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Ewan McGregor
Christopher Robin
Hayley Atwell
Evelyn Robin
Bronte Carmichael
Madeline Robin
Jim Cummings
Winnie the Pooh / Tigger (voice)
Brad Garrett
Eeyore (voice)
Nick Mohammed
Piglet (voice)
Toby Jones
Owl (voice)
Peter Capaldi
Rabbit (voice)
Sophie Okonedo
Kanga (voice)
Sara Sheen
Roo (voice)
Director: Marc Forster
Written by: Greg Brooker, Mark Steven Johnson, A.A. Milne