Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)

80% of critics liked it
(85 reviews)
71% of users liked it
(12,296 ratings)

A.A. Milne's famous stuffed bear and his pals learn something about acceptance and understanding when a new animal comes to the Hundred Acre Woods in this animated comedy. When Winnie the Pooh (voice of Jim Cummings) hears a strange noise in the woods, he and his friends are convinced that the… More A.A. Milne's famous stuffed bear and his pals learn something about acceptance and understanding when a new animal comes to the Hundred Acre Woods in this animated comedy. When Winnie the Pooh (voice of Jim Cummings) hears a strange noise in the woods, he and his friends are convinced that the dreaded Heffalump -- a critter not unlike an elephant -- has come to the woods to do them harm. Pooh, Piglet (voice of John Fiedler), and Tigger (also voiced by Cummings) set out to capture the fearsome beast, but Roo (voice of Jimmy Bennett), who is told he's too small to join the search party, meets Lumpy the Heffalump face to face and discovers he's not the bad guy he's been made out to be. Pooh's Heffalump Movie features four new songs from singer and songwriter Carly Simon. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 7 min.
Directed By: Frank Nissen
Written By: Brian Hohlfeld, Evan Spiliotopoulos
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Feb 11, 2005 Wide
On DVD: May 24, 2005
Studio: Buena Vista

Critic Reviews

Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), Houston Chronicle
As comforting and warm as a tummy-full of oatmeal.
Billy Heller, New York Post
While kids older than 8 may be too jaded to sit through this cute flick, at just over an hour, it may be the perfect fit for first-time filmgoers.
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
A kind of family fare that is rare on the big screen these days.
Jen Chaney, Washington Post
Makes a fine first moviegoing experience for tots.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
It's not half bad.
Joe Leydon, Variety
So insubstantial that it practically evaporates on screen, Pooh's Heffalump Movie likely will play best with toddlers and pre-schoolers easily amused by bright colors, merry songs and lovable, huggable toontoon animals.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Gentle story of friendship is fine for wee ones.
Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
I had fun, so ease up on the marketing schemes, Disney...
Jim Lane, Sacramento News & Review
It's lightweight and pleasant entertainment for very small children, short and careful not to wear out its welcome.
Mary Lasse, Christianity Today
For childhood's sake, take your little guys and gals to see this movie -- you won't be disappointed.
Emma Cochrane, Empire Magazine
It's a slight affair, but the cute Heffalump and some cartoon slapstick are endearing enough to its target audience.
Amy Simmons, Time Out
Lessons are duly learnt about fear of the unknown, and it's a sweet enough tale, if lacking in tension.
Christy Lemire, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
During a time in which wall-to-wall pop culture references have become the standard in animated family fare, it's refreshing to find not a single drop of irony here.
Jeffrey M. Anderson, SPLICEDWire
One of the most delightful, family-friendly animated films in some time.
Scott Nash, Three Movie Buffs
A cute little cartoon that ought to please very young children.
Nathan Rabin, AV Club
It's as notable for what it isn't as for what it is, but in a field full of loud, obnoxious fare, its easygoing affability qualifies as a welcome change of pace.
, Sydney Morning Herald
The quaint, watercolour cell-animation works nicely, and the characters of Roo and Lumpy the baby heffalump are winning and beautifully voiced.
Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central
If I can't say I'm looking forward to the next one, neither can I ignore the medicinal properties of Pooh's latest big-screen outing.
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
even a toddler found it too uninteresting to stick around

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Bradley J

Though not the best Pooh film, it is still delightful, and adorable, with good animation and humor. Overall Rating:73
Isaac H

I enjoyed it, considering it was Winnie the Pooh and all, but I think they could have done a lot better.
*Kimberly *

Pure and wholesome fun for kids. a great moral in a clever shell.