The Velveteen Rabbit Soundtrack:- Directed by Jennifer Perrott and Rick Thiele, The Velveteen Rabbit is a 2023 Apple TV+ holiday special. The film premiered on November 22, 2023.
Based on the classic book by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit celebrates the magic of unconditional love.
When William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and opens a world of magic.
The special is produced by Magic Light Pictures, and the 44-minute production from Apple TV+ excellently mixes stunning animation to capture the imagination of a child perfectly.
Release Date:- November 22, 2023
Genre:- Animation, Short, Drama
Quick Facts
| Title | The Velveteen Rabbit |
| Directors | Jennifer Perrott (live action), Rick Thiele (animation) |
| Writer | Tom Bidwell |
| Composer | Anne Dudley (Academy Award winner) |
| Based On | The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams |
| Genre | Animation, Short, Drama, Family |
| Release Date | November 22, 2023 |
| Running Time | 44 minutes |
| Production Company | Magic Light Pictures |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
Who composed The Velveteen Rabbit Soundtrack?
Anne Dudley is an English composer as well as a pop musician. She has worked in the classical and pop genres as a film composer;
she performed as a music producer for the film version of Les Misérables, also acting as an arranger and composing some new additional music.
Her film scores include Buster (1988), Silence Like Glass (Zwei Frauen) (1989), The Pope Must Die (1991), The Miracle Maker (2000), The Gathering (2002), Benedetta (2020), and others. Dudley is also an Academy Award winner, having received the Oscar for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score for The Full Monty (1997).
Original Soundtrack Of The Velveteen Rabbit
All the songs are from The Velveteen Rabbit (Soundtrack from the Apple Original) album by Anne Dudley, which was released on 17 November 2023.
Here is a complete list of The Velveteen Rabbit Soundtracks. You can listen to them on Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, and other platforms.
- A New Home (1:36)
- A Chance to Explore (0:51)
- Building a Snowman (1:57)
- The Playroom Fairy (2:34)
- Lots of Room for Adventures (1:44)
- Hello Rabbit (1:01)
- The Enchanted Forest (2:11)
- What Does Real Mean? (1:11)
- A Million Miles Underground (2:14)
- Endings and Beginnings (2:09)
- The Magic of Make-Believe (2:23)
- Left Out in the Cold (1:33)
- A Difficult Night (3:12)
- The Bonfire (1:55)
- What It Means to Be Real (1:35)
Music lovers can enjoy The Velveteen Rabbit soundtrack on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The film premiered on Apple TV+ on November 22, 2023.
Additional Music of The Velveteen Rabbit
- Good King Wenceslas by John Mason
- The First Nowell is a song by Celebrity Quartette. The song is part of the album Perfect Christmas: 1920s, 30s, 40s Nostalgic Celebration, which was released in 2018.
Official Trailer:- You can also watch the official trailer of the film on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the story and characters. (External link: Soundtracki)
The film stars are Phoenix Laroche, Ellie Mejia, Samantha Colley, Leonard Buckley, Conor Hamill, Paul Sparkes, Tilly Vosburgh, Kiefer Moriarty, Elizabeth O’Toole, Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, and others. The principal voice cast includes Alex Lawther as the Velveteen Rabbit, Helena Bonham Carter as the Wise Horse, and Nicola Coughlan as the Playroom Fairy, alongside Phoenix Laroche as William.
The Velveteen Rabbit follows 7-year-old William, who receives a new favorite toy for Christmas. In doing so, he discovers a lifelong friend.
Those who want to watch they can watch Velveteen Rabbit exclusively on Apple TV+.
The live-action portion of the story was filmed over three weeks in Ireland. It was released on November 22, 2023 in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The Velveteen Rabbit (2023)?
The score was composed by Anne Dudley, an Academy Award-winning English composer who won the Oscar for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score for The Full Monty (1997) and previously scored films including Buster, The Miracle Maker, and Benedetta.
When was The Velveteen Rabbit soundtrack released?
The Velveteen Rabbit (Soundtrack from the Apple Original) was released on November 17, 2023, five days ahead of the film’s Apple TV+ premiere on November 22, 2023.
How many songs are on The Velveteen Rabbit soundtrack?
The official album contains 15 score tracks running about 28 minutes. The film also features two additional holiday songs, “Good King Wenceslas” performed by John Mason and “The First Nowell” performed by Celebrity Quartette.
Where can I watch The Velveteen Rabbit?
The Velveteen Rabbit streams exclusively on Apple TV+.
Who stars in The Velveteen Rabbit?
Phoenix Laroche stars as William, with the voices of Alex Lawther as the Velveteen Rabbit, Helena Bonham Carter as the Wise Horse, and Nicola Coughlan as the Playroom Fairy.
Related Reading: Explore more Apple TV+ soundtracks, browse our full movie soundtrack hub, or check out our streaming guide for more holiday favorites.