Watership Down
When the warren belonging to a community of rabbits is threatened, a brave group led by Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Hazel leave their homeland in a search of a safe new haven.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Watership Down
Where can I watch Watership Down in the United States?
Watership Down is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Watership Down on HBO Max?
Yes. Watership Down is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Can I watch Watership Down for free?
Watership Down streams free with ads in the United States on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Watership Down?
Watership Down scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Watership Down?
Watership Down stars John Hurt, Richard Briers, Michael Graham Cox, John Bennett, and Ralph Richardson. Martin Rosen is the director.
How long is Watership Down?
Watership Down runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Watership Down come out?
Watership Down was released on October 14, 1978.
Which studio made Watership Down?
Watership Down was produced by Nepenthe Productions and Watership Productions in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Watership Down?
Watership Down was made on a budget of $1,000,000.
How much did Watership Down make at the box office?
Watership Down grossed $3,713,768 worldwide, against a budget of $1,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.