Product Details

• Actors: Levente Igaz, Klári Tolnay, József Székhelyi, Eszter Kárász, Cecília Esztergályos
• Directors: József Gémes
• Writers: József Gémes, József Nepp
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Bonneville Ent.
• DVD Release Date: July 20, 2004
• Run Time: 76 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001V1M3M
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,622 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Willy the Sparrow" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

An amazing adventure teaches a young boy respect, kindness and the value of knowledge. What would it feel like to be a bird and fly over trees and housetops? A boy named Willy finds out when the Sparrow Guardian turns him into a sparrow for shooting a BB gun at the little birds! Suddenly, Willy’s own cat thinks of him as lunch but, luckily, some new sparrow friends rush to Willy’s rescue. They deliver him to a grandfatherly old bird named Cipur who takes Willy under his wing, teaches him how to fly, and so much more. In return, Willy fulfills Cipur’s lifelong dream for knowledge by teaching him how to read. Willy’s new friendships help him understand that all creatures have feelings and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. Before Willy is turned back into a boy, he leads the sparrows in a brave but perilous plan to retake their home in the barn from Blacky the cat. Finally, the Sparrow Guardian offers Willy a very special opportunity.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One for the library., September 2, 2007

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P. Angell "Joe Pike groupie" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

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What this film lacks in technology...it more than makes up for in just about every other area. It's a film my boys and I have enjoyed for over 9 years and we have shared it with many friends and family. In our opinion it is one of the best family films made. Appropriate and enjoyable for all ages.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful surprise, June 11, 2007

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Stumbled on this one in VHS at a garage sale, and couldn't be happier. True, it doesn't have top notch production, but the kids are thoroughly engaged with the positive message (the answer to "Why not pick on someone smaller than you?"). I'm getting it in DVD so that it will last.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!, October 12, 2011

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Marbear08 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Willy the Sparrow (DVD)

I vaguely remembered this movie from my childhood, and couldn't wait to get hold of it again! I actually bought it used, since the new prices were more than I wanted to spend. The DVD played perfectly, and the case was in great condition. It brought back memories of when I was little, watching this with my siblings. Wonderful movie for children, it teaches valuable lessons by way of an action-packed cartoon. It keeps creativity alive by portraying a magical transformation of a boy into a bird, but includes realistic problems and relationships. I will definitely be sharing this movie with my children in the future!