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Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare

Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare

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Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare

"The rematch of the century"

2008

1h 20m

5.8(32 votes)

Animation

Family

Comedy

Overview

This story picks up a generation after the famous race between the Hare and the Tortoise. This time it's their kids' turn to compete, and they're about to escalate their family rivalry to ridiculous new levels.

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Production Companies

The Jim Henson Company

The people behind it

Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Drake Bell

Drake Bell

Butch Hare (voice)

Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox

Dotty Tortoise (voice)

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Walter Tortoise (voice)

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Murray Hare (voice)

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer

Crystal Tortoise (voice)

Jenni Pulos

Jenni Pulos

Old Lady Hare / M.C. at Recital (voice)

Chris Elwood

Rex Stork / Cricket / Reporter #3 (voice)

Steve Wilcox

Steve Wilcox

Bob Stork / Mole Dad (voice)

Nolan North

Nolan North

Reporter #1 / Reporter #2 / Reporter #4 (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Howard E. Baker
Arish Fyzee
Written by: Tom Martin
Produced by: Lisa Henson

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