Mr. Horatio Knibbles

this is a classic film. i am 18 years old and i absolutely love it. i remember when i was younger i used to have it on video and watch it every day with my brother and two cousins. that video tape got recorded over and i am really upset. my auntie has just had a baby girl so i am trying to get a copy of this film and give it to her so she can enjoy it as much as i did. this is a magical film that the whole family can enjoy. but saying that my mum got fed up with it because i used to watch it so much. i have looked for this film for so long and i don't care how much it costs so if anyone can tell me where to get this film i would be SOO grateful. please could you email me if you have any information. thanks xxx

Originally aimed at the very young but interesting to watch many years later. I don't wish to be unkind but was the girl who played Mary chosen due to her having teeth like a rabbit? No doubt very well enjoyed even now by the very young.

Long before I actually saw this film my eye had been caught by a seriously weird still from it in 'The International Encyclopaedia of Film', of the eponymous Mr Knibbles escorting the heroine; and it's certainly one of the rummest productions ever made by the Children's Film Foundation.

Unusually told from the point of view of a girl (the charmingly buck-tooted Lesley Roach), already undeservedly blamed for kleptomania because of the antics of a local magpie, her imaginary friend (first seen stealthily stalking her through the undergrowth) is obviously based on 'Harvey', a dapper fellow in top hat and waistcoat invited to a children's party by squirrel mail; his reply is delivered within the hour by a pigeon, which would certainly come in handy given the current postal strike.

I have four children aged 19,17,11 and 8,who have grown up with the film Mr Horatio Knibbles,it has brought them all enjoyment over the years.(and also for me aswell)!!! It is easy for children to watch,it's funny and enchanting,the children all love the big giant rabbit,and the silly police officer..

This film reminds me of Harvey,starring James Stewart,only not as good. Given the minimal budget it is not surprising that there is no attempt at special effects other than lap dissolves. Fairly average CFF film.