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Cast
Julie Walters
as Self - Narrator
James McAvoy
as Self - Readings
Helena Bonham Carter
as Self - Readings
Imelda Staunton
as Self - Readings
Rebecca Cobb
as Self
Victoria Coren Mitchell
as Self
Frank Cottrell Boyce
as Self
Sophie Dahl
as Self
Alastair Donaldson
as Self (as Professor Alastair Donaldson)
Julia Donaldson
as Self
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2020
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorKaty Homan
WritersKaty Homan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Magical World of Julia Donaldson
About The Magical World of Julia Donaldson
This was of course a fitting look into the world of Julia Donaldson, whose books have kept the BBC in Christmas animations for the last few years, and will probably do so for years to come.
Directed by Katy Homan, The Magical World of Julia Donaldson leans on a strong ensemble — Julie Walters, James McAvoy, Helena Bonham Carter — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.
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