The Wind in the Willows (1995 film)

The Wind in the Willows (1995 film) is a British animated film directed by Dave Unwin and produced by Allied Filmmakers and Skreba Films. It is based on Kenneth Grahame's classic children's novel of the same name.

The film adapts Grahame's story of the riverside adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad. The animation style blends traditional cel animation with puppet animation for some characters, notably Mr. Toad. The narrative focuses primarily on the escapades of Mr. Toad, his obsession with motorcars, and his eventual downfall and redemption with the help of his friends.

The film features a voice cast that includes Alan Bennett as Mole, Michael Palin as Ratty, Michael Gambon as Badger, and Rik Mayall as Toad. The soundtrack was composed by Colin Towns.

While generally faithful to the source material, the film takes some liberties with the plot and adds some new elements to enhance the visual storytelling. It was released theatrically in the United Kingdom and subsequently on home video. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising the animation and voice acting, while others found it to be a less compelling adaptation than other versions.