Stitch Head
"Being different is the main attraction."
Stitch Head is the first of Professor Erasmus's 'almost alive' creations who has spent years caring for the rest of an eccentric menagerie inside a lonely castle. He acts as nurse and teacher, urging the neglected creatures to hide their strange traits so villagers below won't hunt them. When... Read more
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About Stitch Head
Stitch Head is the first of Professor Erasmus's 'almost alive' creations who has spent years caring for the rest of an eccentric menagerie inside a lonely castle. He acts as nurse and teacher, urging the neglected creatures to hide their strange traits so villagers below won't hunt them. When circus operator Fulbert Freakfinder arrives offering a place in his show, Stitch Head faces a tempting promise of applause, belonging, and simpler life beyond the workshop. The offer forces him to re-evaluate loyalty, loneliness, and what acceptance truly means, while the village's suspicion and the professor's experiments keep pressure mounting. Along the way he forms unlikely friendships and must decide whether to chase fame or protect those who depend on him.
Released in 2025, Stitch Head is directed by Steve Hudson and based on Guy Bass's original characters. The voice cast includes Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry, Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, and Seth Usdenov, blending British talent with family animation sensibilities charm
Stitch Head opened in select theaters and streaming windows in markets. Official box office totals are not widely reported, and the film seems to have found a modest audience through word of mouth and platform viewership rather than blockbuster earnings.
Critical response has been generally positive, with the film earning a 7.0 average from early voters who praised its humor and warm tone. Reviewers noted its themes of belonging, identity, and the ethics of creation, along with strong vocal performances that give life to eccentric but sympathetic characters and heart.
Though still new, Stitch Head has started to generate fan interest online, with early viewers sharing artwork and praising its creature designs. The film's mix of offbeat British humor and tender messaging has potential to stick with families, and certain character moments have already become popular in social media clips.
Details
- Release Date
- October 16, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Rating
- PG
- User Ratings
- 26 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy
- Country
- Germany
- Studio
- GFM Animation +4 more
- Budget
- $34,800,000
- Box Office
- $6,495,978
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Asa Butterfield
Stitch Head (voice)
Joel Fry
Creature (voice)
Alison Steadman
Nan (voice)
Rob Brydon
Professor (voice)
Seth Usdenov
Fulbert Freakfinder (voice)
Fern Brady
Madame Miranda (voice)
Tia Bannon
Arabella (voice)
Jamali Maddix
Taj/Tej (voice)
Paul Tylak
Owggagoffakkookkk (voice)
Ruth Gibson
Old Lady (voice)
Director: Steve Hudson
Written by: Guy Bass