"The life of Beatrix Potter is the most enchanting tale of all."

2006

1h 32m

6.7(572 votes)

Drama

Family

Romance

Overview

Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Renée Zellweger

Beatrix Potter

Ewan McGregor

Norman Warne

Emily Watson

Millie Warne

Barbara Flynn

Helen Potter

Bill Paterson

Rupert Potter

Matyelok Gibbs

Miss Wiggin

Lloyd Owen

William Heelis

Anton Lesser

Harold Warne

David Bamber

Fruing Warne

Phyllida Law

Mrs. Warne

Creative team

Directed by: Chris Noonan
Written by: Richard Maltby, Jr.
Produced by: Arnold Messer
Corey Sienega

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