Nap so hard you miss the Revolutionary War. We've all been there, babe.
This haunting early American tale from Washington Irving follows the likeable but lazy Rip Van Winkle into the mysterious Catskill mountains where he meets a band of odd fellows playing a game of ninepins. After sharing a flagon of strange brew, Rip falls into a deep sleep for 20 years. When he wakes up, he finds that his home is a very different place indeed. This story is a wonderful reminder about making the most of your life.
Acting
Anjelica Huston's voice drips with knowing, witchy authority.
Production
Rabbit Ears' distinct watercolor animation style.
Director
C.W. Rogers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Irving's tale invented the 'supernatural nap' trope later stolen by every time-travel movie you've ever loved. You're welcome, 'Click' (2006).
Rabbit Ears was a prestige 90s children's label that attracted actual movie stars for 26-minute gigs—apparently Anjelica Huston's going rate included narrating a man's midlife crisis nap.
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