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Short family animated film

Peter and the Wolf (1996): Cast & Plot

Peter and the Wolf (1996) movie poster

Peter and the Wolf is a 1996 short family animated film directed by Roswitha Haas, starring Viola Seiffe as Narrator. It runs 19 minutes.

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Peter and the Wolf (1996) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
19 min
Director
Roswitha Haas
Genres
Family , Animation
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peter and the Wolf About?

The premise of Peter and the Wolf without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a cold winter, Peter stays with his grandfather as he does each year. When a villager hears a distant wolf howl, excitement spreads and hunters are dispatched, but they return empty‑handed. Determined to stay safe, Peter, his grandfather and their friends brainstorm a way to defend themselves and devise a clever plan against the prowling wolf.

Peter and the Wolf Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • traditional animation
  • wolf
  • based on song
  • boy
  • lost in woods
  • animal in title
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Peter and the Wolf Cast & Characters

Viola Seiffe plays Narrator in Peter and the Wolf. Directed by Roswitha Haas.

From the director

More from Roswitha Haas

More films directed by Roswitha Haas: Animal Soccer World, Dalmatians 3, Empire of Atlantis and Dinosaur Adventure.

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Plot

Peter and the Wolf Plot Summary

What happens in Peter and the Wolf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a warmly told tale narrated by Viola Seiffe as the Narrator, Annie and her son Peter arrive at Grandpa Peter’s house and are greeted with a rare, heartfelt welcome. The opening scenes unfold with a quiet, domestic tension: Annie and Peter discuss their hectic daily routine in Los Angeles, and the grandfather tunes into how little time they spend together. He contemplates “rectifying” that imbalance, while Annie gently explains to him how the city itself can feel like a daunting, even scary place. The scene then shifts to a window view, where Annie points to the meadow that once served as her playground and to the friends she imagined there.

Full summary

The whole story of Peter and the Wolf, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Peter and the Wolf?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who provides the narration for the film?

Details

Peter and the Wolf Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Peter vs. the Wolf” and “Peter and Wolf”.

Also known as
  • Peter vs. the Wolf
  • Peter and Wolf
  • Benni and his Friends

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FAQ

Peter and the Wolf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Peter and the Wolf, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Peter and the Wolf?

Peter and the Wolf runs 19 minutes.

When was Peter and the Wolf released?

Peter and the Wolf was released in 1996.

Who directed Peter and the Wolf?

Peter and the Wolf was directed by Roswitha Haas.

More films by Roswitha Haas

Who is in the cast of Peter and the Wolf?

Peter and the Wolf stars Viola Seiffe as Narrator.

Does Peter and the Wolf have a post-credit scene?

No. Peter and the Wolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Peter and the Wolf in?

The original language of Peter and the Wolf is German.

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