Watership Down Hazel Death..

Back up as my other account got closed down..

[@DerHerrMitR]

I remember watching this for the first time when I was eight years old. I woke up early at my great-grandmother's house, and snuck into the living room to watch TV. I watched the whole thing and my great-grandmother, 83 at that time and as healthy as one can wish at that age, came into the living room when this scene came on, didn't say a word and just watched it with me. Afterwards, we had a long conversation about death and what we think comes next. It was one of the most profound conversations of my life. Six months later, she died in her sleep.

[@TeamRemForever]

Xam271 I'm so sorry. I'm sure she lived a good life

[@tyrandolpg1840]

im sorry for your lose 💐 she sounded like a beautiful women

[@mcveigh2k624]

you had a moment that can never be taken away, always remember the happiest times

[@youllbelostwithoutme3091]

OMG SAME!! except it was the other part, and it was my grandmother

[@BloodAngel500]

my god that genuinely beautiful that you sheared that with the world. most people on this website are nob heads

[@BlackIris95]

"You needn't worry about them, they'll be alright. And thousands more like them." I love that line so much.

[@user-lk8he6mx5v]

that line makes me cry every time I hear it

[@soloragoldsun2163]

"My heart has joined the Thousand, for my friend stopped running today." Rest in Peace, Richard Adams.

[@lanas.2093]

Solora Goldsun he was a fucking genius

[@spiritgirl41192]

And John Hurt.

[@user-nu5or1qy2q]

@@spiritgirl41192 their in his owsla and there's no need worrying about their grandchildren and great grandchildren or their fans they'll be alright and thousands like them

[@Bluehime]

What I loved most about this film is that showed that even though death was apart of life, it can be a form achieving true peace. Hazel did so much in his life and saved many, his reward was to follow death and receive eternal peace and happiness.

[@Piledriver86]

Thats fine enough, for the rabbits, and the dogs, and the foxes, and all the others. But what of us, now? We arent hunters anymore, not really, and not prey either. Whats is death for us? Do we belong anywhere?

[@certifiedcellist7495]

+Henrik Magnusson, Ah, but it depends if one is satisfied with their life and what they've done, if they feel complete.

[@Bluehime]

Henrik Magnusson Well, that's really up to the person. A human has a choice whether they believe it or not. However, due to different cultures/societies, we as a whole are disconnecting our true spirits and seek acceptance and safety from others. Until you know what you really want and where you want to go in the afterlife, you must know who truly are before your body leaves this world.

[@TheAris621]

Funny how people are always talking about "afterlife" while they have no freaking clue if that's even a thing...

[@theawesomelegolover168]

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SirCraigius]

R.I.P Richard Adams. He's with the Black Rabbit now :(

[@salemslady]

This is probably the most powerful scene in any film I have ever seen. Watership Down means so much to me and a thousand others, pure genius. Wonderful in every single way. I have so much love for Richard Adams, for the story, and for every single person involved in making this into such a beautiful picture.

[@charliefarley1000]

All the parents complaining about channel 5 showing this at Easter, so their kids can see. Have they honestly not watched it themselves? This is real life. This is normal, compared to what else is going on in the world!

[@jamsee1]

+charliefarley1000 Agree. It's our world told in the lives of rabbits and teaches some of the kids what faces them when they grow-up into adults.

[@1994moviebuff]

at least these rabbits aren't trump supporters!

[@joelkump]

was this scene the ending

[@dalegrimmley5390]

+Joel Kumpulainen Yes.

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

LOL they showed this at Easter?? That's a little dark but funny AF

[@MegaFafnir]

I love how at the end, despite everyone's fear of him throughout the film, the Black Rabbit is so gentle and welcoming when Hazel finally meets him. Really gets across the idea of coming to terms with death :)

[@thetoontastictoon1720]

The idea of coming to terms with death has always confused me personally though. If death is so sweet and relaxing, why do we fight for our lives so much?

[@p994able]

The Toontastic Toon Probably because we have things and goals that we want for ourselves. We want it so bad and like to have that control over things and get it, and so we don't want to die until we do. But when death comes, we realize that the life after is so beautiful, and nothing here compares even though there are beautiful things here in this life.

[@kraneiathedancingdryad6333]

The black rabbit wasn't meant to be an evil character. He simply has a job to do--a dispenser of justice, and an avenger of wrongs. He is what he is: as the grim reaper is to humans, as the ferryman was to the ancients, the black rabbit is to the rabbit kind.

[@KKLaurelye]

This is such a perfect representation of Death: terrifying yet inviting, alien yet familiar, the enemy at the door and the friend at your bedside. The look of him drives you to run, to flee this alien thing, but the voice is soft and kind. He understands, he accepts, he welcomes. Come, he beckons, you don't have to fight anymore. You can rest now.

[@1512592011]

Oh..Please...I'm 54 years old... And I have seen this before. I am a real grown hard core man. And I...cry again, and again over this scene. This moment gets to everyone, no matter how tough he is.

[@1512592011]

Fool.

[@1512592011]

So?

[@unsinnkim3690]

torben lyneborg eriksen I am 35 years old and it will be my birthday they day after tomorrow (Jan 11th). This is a very serious and nice sequence. I often tend to think about my life passing by without reason and that half of my life is by far over. But this movie calms me.

[@unsinnkim3690]

I didn't say that I'm hardcore. I've never cried over this particular scene. And even if I did, why would the difference between our ages interest either one of us?

[@revol148]

Un Sinn Kim I turned forty a few days before your birthday - trust me - that is a real milestone. Statistically I am now way past the half-way stage of my natural life.

[@adamquirke6024]

What an ending.Happy yet sad.A portrayal of a path we all must take.

[@rad4life1]

Bittersweet is always the best ending! XD

[@Ohemgeee37]

my 7 year old bunny died today. she lived with me in my house, slept with me in my room. she was my best friend. i cannot describe how full of love she was, how she lifted my spirits and warmed my heart every single day of our time together. when she was put to sleep i saw the light leave her eyes, but thought of this moment in watership down. i don't believe in an afterlife, or that her soul ascended into the air or anything like that... but the life that she lived and the love that burst from her entire being makes me know that she can never die. my little bun, my beautiful companion, is forever in my heart.

[@ozoz9582]

She will always be with you, just close your eyes and call her name - she'll come to you...

[@CynderSpirit]

Too bad movies like this will probably never be made again and its a shame I wish we can stop with the whole animation is for kids because it would be nice every once in while to have a film that is good for older viewers too. I always believed animation is the best way to tell a good story due to the fact that there is so much you can do with it that you cant do with other movies.

[@wildbluewings]

You're right. It's terribly sad that kids in this generation and beyond won't enjoy the wonderful, memorable gold we had....

[@Wiziliz]

Anime.

[@wel8266]

+CynderSpirit Luthy ikr. Look at that movie UP. It had some adult ideas in it, not as serious as this but great movie. Because an all kiddy movie will never do it. real life is more interesting than our silly fantasies.

[@tropix1666]

+CynderSpirit Luthy Ok, I agree that Disney in particular is VERY squeamish about showing blood, like this film. I'm 40, by the way, before you accuse me of not knowing what I'm talking about. However, you can't claim that there is an "all animation is for kids" attitude out there. Japanime is definitely not for kids. But look at what even Disney is tackling these days, albeit without blood: self sacrifice for a sibling (Frozen), giving up your future for another (Tangled), sexual lust (Hunchback of Notre Dame) Transvestitism (Mulan), etc. These are all mature themes. I'll give you that Watership Down doesn't intersperse jokes or try to lighten the mood, at all. That's what makes it great. However, I wonder how many of your nostalgic readers really know what this is about? Do they know that the scene in the human-fed warren is a commentary on the liberal "artsy" lifestyle and on welfare queens? Do they understand that the Soviet Union did at one time exist and threatened the existence of the United States, and that Efrafa is a VERY thinly veiled reference to it? I'd guess not. One more reason to hate Millennials. You think you're better than the rest of us and throw your sophomoric commentary out there while sucking up to Hillary Clinton and the rest of the liberal establishment, something this book and movie were 1000% against.

[@FullMetalFeline]

+CynderSpirit Luthy We still have great animations coming out of Japanese studios which aren't afraid to put more adult themes into animation

[@actionms8566]

I love this scene. You can almost feel the fog, the fresh breeze of a new day, the relieve of the end.

[@jackbassindale4336]

The music change at 0:57 when he looks back at the others is what always starts me crying.

[@hazelgoodshepherd9315]

Even in death, Hazel was a guardian. He was so tired... The welfare of the warren was literally the only reason he was still holding on to the life he knew.

[@modelcitizen72]

I think I lost it just fifteen seconds in if that.

[@Needsmoreflash]

I don't get how people think this movie is creepy. I think its beautiful. I love watching it

[@Hi-ov5nj]

+Needs more Flash !!!! This movie is really good... Bronies are creepy tho

[@Needsmoreflash]

AaA WwW well good thing I'm not a brony. I'm a pegasister

[@mcveigh2k624]

+Needs more Flash !!!! it used to terrify me when i was young some of the violence is quite graphic but doesn't mean its not out of context for what its about, the end stil makes me cry even now

[@digstrememcdingus1463]

+Needs more Flash !!!! violence is the answer

[@MBsaturnus]

+Needs more Flash !!!! its because it looks like a fucking alien, it totally freaked me out when it showed that face when i wasa child

[@skepticalbaby6912]

The choice to end the film with that quote was just brilliant. All of that violence and blood and horror, and it ends with an affirmation. I always wondered why they chose to have that monologue after Hazel's death, but I think I get it now...

[@modelcitizen72]

But first they must catch you.

[@skepticalbaby6912]

modelcitizen72 It was even the tagline on the poster lol

[@ReddersTV]

This movie made me cry as a child, not much has changed 20 years later.

[@Vebinz]

This is really a powerful scene, that few other animated movies have ever been able to touch. Thank you for posting.

[@certifiedcellist7495]

This is literally my favorite part of anything ever. The bittersweetness I felt when I first watched this was overwhelming. I felt said that Hazel died, but it was a good death. He dieded in peace. He lead his friends to safety and a new warren and helped defeat one of the land's biggest foes, General Woundwort. And finally he dies to join the Black Rabbit, to live life after death.

[@certifiedcellist7495]

*sad

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

I agree with you completely. I was young when I first saw the film, and I read the book immediately after, and I loved and still love them both. I cried my eyes out then (and still -- yes I am a grown man) at the ending -- so beautiful. Old Hazel has lived a fruitful life; his warren, we can see, is healthy and thriving, and he has lived a long life, marked by his gray whiskers. I almost can't describe the feeling I had when I realized the "Stranger" was the Black Rabbit himself -- it was a shock, but also so gutwrenchingly powerful and beautiful and perfect only in the way that something like that can be perfect. And what an honor to humble, brave, true Hazel, to be asked to join the Black Rabbit's Owsla!!

[@DigitalWraith]

*In the book, it wasn't the Black Rabbit of Inlé who visits the old Hazel. It was actually El-Ahrairah. The book did it better.* I heard they are coming out with a netflix series that follows the book more. Hope so.

[@grandmasterreggae]

'He dieded'. Really??

[@DigitalWraith]

huh?

[@HolgerLovesMusic]

Who put this invisible fresh cut onions on my desk?!

[@mallow3RR0R]

Whoops sorry, I placed it at the wrong place again ^^; silly me! I'll go take them somewhere else and see if I make others cry..uh I mean, make sure they're at somewhere, where it won't make anyone cry

[@himookim]

Germania Unleashed Lol XD

[@xsexyminxyx]

Watched this so many times, and I used to watch it with my pet bunny and cuddle him whilst crying like an absolute baby during this scene. My bunny passed yesterday peacefully due to old age and it reminded me so much of this scene.. Don't think I'll be able too watch this film again though for a long while haha

[@leon30517]

holy crap......... some one that watches this movie without batting a eye? MARRY ME

[@soloragoldsun2163]

Looking at this scene, I can't help but see Richard Adams in the place of Hazel. The statement of "They'll be alright, and thousands like them." makes me think of all of the writers and artists who have been inspired by "Watership Down," and will continue to create and inspire others.

[@tyrandolpg1840]

❤

[@user-nu5or1qy2q]

He lived long enough up to 96 he had so many birthdays ,saw so many children than he thought he could and his hard work paid off with many generations having a wonderful childhood and one day he woke up from his bed and saw a stranger besides him he stared to the newcomer for a moment before recognizing him as Rudyard Kipling (which he was inspired by his novel "the jungle book") "You've been feeling tired",said the stranger,"but I can do something about that. I've come to ask whether you'd care to join my council of all the great writers.We shall be glad to have you and you'll enjoy it.If you're ready, we might go along now"They went outside of his house .The sun was shining and in spite of the cold they were his family and few people reading his book and exploring the landscapes . It seemed to Richard that he would not be needing his body any more,so he left it lying on the down ,but stopped for a moment to watch his people and children and to try to get used to the extraordinary feeling that strength and speed were flowing inexhaustible out of him into their sleek young bodies and healthy senses ."You needn't worry about them",said his companion. "They'll be all right and thousands writers inspired by you waiting their turn like them. If you come along I'll show you what I mean".

[@sce2aux464]

Rest In Peace, John. January 22, 1940 - January 27, 2017

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

To my dear departed sister: I remember when we watched this as children, how we cried...I cry now as I think about how you were taken from us too soon. I miss you so much Julanne. I look forward to when I can cry tears of joy when I see you again.

[@Tavdogg11]

T~T

[@tyrandolpg1840]

sorry for your lose 💐 🌹 💐

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

Ty Randolpg Thank you

[@VeggieGamer]

RIP John Hurt. My favourite character from my favourite movie from my childhood.

[@kingamoeboid3887]

Veggie Gamer I’ll read it one day. I got into 1984 because of this.

[@theawesomelegolover168]

R.I.P. John Hurt

[@luke769animations]

Veggie Gamer then you had a strange childhood

[@soundtracksearch]

He's part of the Black Rabbit's Owsla now :(

[@lyndseycohen6224]

My favorite book, I couldn't put it down when I bought it in the 1980's. It then became one of my favorite films. Sad & beautiful.

[@Septamus1886]

"We're all just passing time, and occupy our chair very briefly" - Sir John Hurt (voice actor for Hazel) passed away today aged 77.

[@antonSCORCHIN86]

I used to cry at this scene when I was a kid, it's such a touching way to end a brilliant film. RIP John Hurt, you will sadly be missed

[@multianimefan94isback52]

R.I.P Hazel, Bigwig, Fiver and all of their friends. They are all strong, courageous, loyal warriors and leaders. They both earned it.

[@stephendavis6267]

“My heart has joined the Thousand, for my friend stopped running today.” Rest in peace, Richard Adams.

[@wallflower3723]

Fuck sake, got shivers and tears in my eyes at the end... So many memories.

[@equarg]

Yep. I hunt and this made me cry too. Both the book and the movie!

[@wallflower3723]

equarg Same on that

[@alexsung3117]

Rest in peace, Hazel. You've been through enough. You earned it.

[@FlowersInHisHair]

"My heart has joined the Thousand, for my friend stopped running today." RIP Richard Adams.

[@samgrant7462]

Hazel is an inspirational being. Leads his brethren to a paradise and has to fight battles on the way. At the end hes offered to join the ultimate owsla where he will become a legend that will be told to the young. Great dignified ending.

[@CockatielPony]

Today it wa anounced Richard adams died at 96. Thank you for being an amazing author

[@ClaireScullyClaireBlue]

That's what I came here for

[@paulinelambert7780]

Yes, it is. I just heard the news today. Immediately I thought of this scene.

[@farisabdurrahman8416]

CockatielPony

[@CockatielPony]

Faris Abdurrahman hi

[@CockatielPony]

Faris Abdurrahman are you a buddy from honeycomb?

[@XenoGuru]

I cried on this when i was a child. Because i accepted death...and welcome it. Even at a young age it made so much sense.

[@sussanahdean6390]

This is probably one of the most beautiful, sensitive and captivating portrayals of death that I have ever seen in a movie...

[@Shatamx]

Sucks they never play this in the States. Love this film. My Grandfather showed this to me when I was 11. I plan on showing my boys this film when they are a bit older. So underrated its criminal.

[@yurihageshi8008]

they did play this film in the states but it was a long time ago.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

The excellent cult classic starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal and his sister Maggie Gyllenhaal, Donnie Darko (2001), features scenes from WD in the director's cut. The rabbit Donnie sees (the rabbit haunts him throughout the film) was inspired by the Black Rabbit.

[@deaconpeters2994]

R.I.P. Richard Adams and thank you for leaving Watership Down and other great novels behind.

[@jonahrios8242]

As I was getting home from the movies and pulling up the drive way I saw this beautiful brown rabbit just starring and reminding me of a movie that I had seen as a child and found it. I liked the fact that they spoke in adult voices and the animation was awesome.

[@davidrust3169]

Rest in Peace, sir. Your story helped me through my most difficult years, long ago.

[@cryptmonkey]

To the people saying "oh this should be remade in CGI"... no. this movie's animation is what sets it's tone. it's perfect the way it is. CGI would take 90% of the life out of it. Even the audio has an aged and haunting eerie quality.

[@Zethany]

Rest in peace, John Hurt...

[@theawesomelegolover168]

I miss John Hurt so much, but he did die like Hazel because he died leaving behind a great legacy and he is now looking opon us in Heaven

[@pytheale2642]

What I love about this scene is that it showed me in a way that without death, there is no life. There must be a time for everyone to go and that's alright. When we die, we become the grass and new life of both animals and humans eat the plants that grow on the grass. It's life and you must not be afraid when that time comes, because then, you will find internal peace at last.

[@bradlbe]

...where the first primroses were beginning to bloom.

[@ButternutGOLD]

The beginning and the end

[@everlenaoliver6912]

They don't make movies like this anymore! This had heart and most importantly, intelligence!

[@fRo0tLo0p]

Stoopid eye allergies...

[@Rhiorrha]

+fRo0tLo0p Funny how they kick in right when Hazel lies down...

[@fRo0tLo0p]

+Rhiorrha Must be all the grass and pollen he stirs up when he lies down...

[@lachlanpike5469]

same here

[@skunkguts4906]

+fRo0tLo0p same

[@GIA747AD]

+fRo0tLo0p get them every time

[@SiLatics56]

I'm 34 and I'm welling up from watching this again and reading some of the comments. This was a true masterpiece. Regarding the whole uproar about it being shown on Channel 5 this Easter Sunday, during the day; Guess what parents, its always shown around this time! Surely you would've known a bit about it at least. I mean it is rather well-known! I bet there are quite a lot of these parents who will quite happily let their young kids play GTA or watch any of the countless and repetitive music channels, where many of the music videos are little more than 'soft porn.' Surely a bit of realism and violence just adds to the film's overall appeal and message. It's common knowledge that this is a moving and often downright tragic tale, but why water it down? (no pun intended) I would say though, finally, that I disagree with the 'U' certficate. I'm not sure why they couldn't change it to a 'PG' at least but anyway it's sad that films like this may be a thing of the past.

[@SiLatics56]

+A Neil Yeah I totally agree.

[@kommissar.murphy]

...but first they must catch you!

[@actionms8566]

+herpesdemon beautiful mood this sets you in.

[@letsplayrocks1]

I know it's a happy ending, but fuck it, I cry anyways.

[@ABonafideSkeleton]

The ending always made me tear up a little, but with the recent passing of John Hurt-one of the greatest and most charismatic British actors to grace our screens and a man whom I had the utmost pleasure of meeting and shaking hands with-this scene becomes all the more heart wrenching.

[@Khaos969]

So blessed to be an 80s baby and to have grown up seeing these almost adult like cartoons full of wise words and lessons, definitely helps create a positive imagination and grown up attitude in children , these days sponge bob is about as much mental stimulation a child gets... thank you 80s TV we miss you :-)

[@Johnlindsey289]

Born 1982 and saw this when i was 5 on video

[@TooCooFoYou]

Yeah, cause TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES made sense. Just like any generations, there are many ups and downs. And the 2010s seems to be a great generation with shows like Adventure Time, Steven Universe and Gravity Falls.

[@Johnlindsey289]

***** There's also MLP FIM and Regular Show as well

[@TooCooFoYou]

***** MLP: FiM I can see, but I'm not sure about Regular Show (I like it, though).

[@Johnlindsey289]

***** What about adult stuff like Archer and Bojack?

[@jamsee1]

🐇 Hazel is a character who you can only wish to live your own life by. He is an example to many in the way to be towards others and to live to be brave right up until the end of life

[@lilydenridder9302]

My heart has joined the Thousand, for my friend stopped running today RIP John Hurt aka Hazel :(

[@mcboxer]

Still too soon. But seriously a most noble death. He didn't lose his life, he won it.

[@Moistcraictical]

Stunning piece of animation.

[@snottshooter]

In 1st grade my teacher said bring in a movie for Easter, it has to have a bunny in it. I had two choices Bugs Bunny or Watership Down. I took Watership Down. She played it and started to do something an hour later when she was done she started to pay attention to the movie and then saw our faces. I was no longer allowed to bring in anything. She exempted me from show n' tell everything. Never got bullied anymore either, can't image why.

[@Dancergirl600]

Well to be fair she didn't say it couldn't have blood, it just had to have a bunny, makes me wish i did something like that.

[@snottshooter]

Considering the movie I think I might have cause her anti-depressants to not work that day.

[@chibilaichi]

My teacher also forbade me from bring movies to school when, in the fourth grade, I brought in "Moby Dick" with Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab. I still have no idea why.

[@scorpiusrexman1017]

I bet you got detention for almost a week and a months grounding from your parents

[@briannawilson8845]

This is so sad and depressing but it somewhat is happy too, since it explains where the spirit goes when you've accomplished your mission on Earth and are ready to go into the spirit world. Hazel was one of my favorite characters by the way.

[@paulinelambert7780]

Rest in peace, Mr Hurt.

[@johnnywalker7961]

I bet played that soundtrack on his funeral just like his character hazel.

[@TheSaneHatter]

This is why I named my stuffed rabbit, "Hazel."

[@philreyn75]

john hurt was brilliant in everything he was in whether he was acting or doing voiceovers .he had the most recognisable and calming voice ive ever heard .he was paticularly brilliant as john merrick in the elephant man, as timothy evans in 10 rillington place and as hazel in watership down .rest in peace sir john

[@SeriouslyNotNormal]

he's joined their owsla, goodbye richard adams

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

Dear Hazel how I loved you

[@leewilson9383]

Farewell Richard Adams,R.I.P, Thank you for your wonderful stories, now you can join the owsla😇

[@Finarvas]

I loved reading Watership down and Shardik as kid, really excellent books. He was a great writer.

[@leewilson9383]

Finarvas also the Plauge dogs!!

[@aspilurch]

Ive always felt that this scene was very beautiful and very true to life. Throughout the whole film, in Hazel's youth, the Black Rabbit was treated with a kind of terror. But here he is in his old age, clearly world weary, and the Black Rabbit speaks to him in a peaceful tone. It represents the changing of our perseption of death as we grow older. As a young person one thinks of death almost as a punishment, but in old age death is often seen as a welcome release

[@small_ed]

A clever and touching depiction of consciousness ascension.

[@foxteen8721]

Hazel really has gone with Frith now. RIP John Hurt. :'(

[@shankthebat8654]

RIP Richard Adams. After a long life, I like to think the Black Rabbit came for him too.

[@srbarkerchan]

"My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." R.I.P. John Hurt.

[@FH-rp6zs]

Thank you for having this here. RIP, Mr. Adams.

[@TobeyStarburst]

RIP John Hurt.

[@nosteah]

this is a beautiful film

[@j.h.agonzales7936]

I can't stand how idiots think that just because something's animated that automatically means it's for kids. This movie wasn't made for kids it was made for adults as were a lot of other animated features from the 70s and 80s. Western animation has so much potential and beauty and it's always shoved aside as just "kids stuff" or "comedy" when it can illustrate amazing stories like this one.

[@stingy9345]

I agree but the creators said that this was supposed to be for all audience/ages

[@nanoshed]

This is one of the most profoundly beautiful artistic creations that I have ever seen. Everything about it is just painfully perfect: The music, the images, the dialogue.....Thanks for posting! :)

[@drewwinslow2105]

Rest in peace to both Richard Adams & John Hurt (Hazel).

[@PlanetZoidstar]

And General Woundwort from the TV series.

[@paulmay6812]

Hazel lived his life to the fullest to a ripe old age!!!

[@kingofuganda]

i was maybe 7 years old,and it definately traumatized me

[@oswaldsdepression1100]

domi I saw this for the first time at seven and I thought this was the best movie ever. It surprised me (It was the first time I had ever seen blood in a cartoon) but I loved it

[@jolumaya4557]

Ah, I'm crying harder than ever at this scene now. Rest easy, Mr. Hurt.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

One of my praying mantises is getting near the end. I fear the black mantis will be visiting her soon.

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

This isnt death, you never die, you are an Eternal Soul, A Divine Being of Light. You Spiritually evolve and reincarnate into another " form " of Being. I was blessed enough to " Awaken " to this and more and the day I left my body was the day I knew this world we live in is not " real " per say. As a child in the 70s watching this movie it profoundly moved me and it is to this day one of my favorites ever. I just come to find this again in Divine Synchronicity to my teachings and self preparation of leaving this body to put on a Higher Form of Light as I ascend and " resurrect " into the Higher Frequency of " Being " while still on this Planet; as I " Master " this realm. Let those that have ears hear....

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

You only deny yourself your True Divine Nature by being so negative, angry and attacking something you do not know and understand. If you sought Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom and #Experienced what I talk about then you would not spew out such ignorant and arrogant waste of words and breath from your mouth. Go seek, study and go within and you will be your own "proof", unless you are AFRAID of it, usually the case with most people who act like you. Nothing to be afraid of or guilty of, go see, feel and BE for yourself Brian.

[@IlersichProductions]

Chris Schiff That's hardly how one constructs a logical syllogism. How do you define "divine", "soul", and "spiritual"? What evidence do you have for divinity, souls, or spiritual beings?

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

#Myself by #Experience and #Reincarnation that is how Sir/Madam and soon you and the Planet will #Know all thats been lost, hidden and forgotten from within you due to Low Consciousness. You can know this too if you CHOOSE to seek and #Become

[@IlersichProductions]

Chris Schiff You haven't answered the previous questions. What are your definitions? What evidence do you have for your claims? What were your experiences? How do you know you were reincarnated? If reincarnation exists, where do extra souls come from as the population grows? What is low consciousness, and how does it hide things from me? Is there some objective metric for levels of consciousness? I'm afraid that what you're saying is rather vague, and as a result, is difficult to understand.

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

Yes vague indeed but, it is just to get people to be interested, ask questions and discuss, which you indeed did and for that I am VERY happy. 99.9% will respond like Mr. Brian did. I will explain some things here, the rest is to involved to discuss and write in such a small space so if you are further interested you can email me [e-mail] for more detailed answers. Ok lets start with"evidence " and "experiences" which again I will briefly tell you here. After being fed up with the 'norm " here on Earth I followed my Heart that has always been pretty wide open and was able to withstand harsh no-loving dysfunctional family life with every type of abuse and rebelled against the typical societal and "religious" dogmatic conditioning. I became a "truthseeker". I asked questions that most people dont even think of or are afraid to ask. Things I thought and sort of knew within were confirmed via research on levels dealing with religions, governments, banks, royal families, pyramids, ancient world, origins, etc. While this was going on I had been in therapy due to a divorce, car accident, surgery and just to heal from my early life as well. This all was the catalyst for my Spiritual Awakening. Its sort of like a pre-requisite to go further up the Vibrational Ladder. So again briefly, I all of a sudden was having feelings that I would never eat again, save the Planet, turn into 'something ' and other at the time, strange feelings and thoughts. Had knock out drag out arguments with 'Jesus ' and this was like stage two. One night while laying in bed contemplating this new found interests and change, i felt an energy come over me and felt my body sway in and out of my physical body like a candle flame and poof! I was "put to sleep " and next thing I am standing/floating outside of my body looking at myself. Didnt even feel strange to me, wasnt scared, was actually very excited, like I was "Free at last free at last God Almighty.." you get the point lol. So I floated up the stairs and followed this black vortex like tunnel into my mothers room and was checking on her, not sure why, just did. Went to turn around and thats when I saw " ET " face to face. I was Energy, " It " was not, it was physical part humanoid, part robot looking and wearing black. Scared the living shit out of me and I flew back to my body and slammed into it like a car wreck. Left my body repeatedly for 2-3 weeks and kept dealing with what i call " Shadow Energy Beings " who dont like " Light Beings " obviously as they attack on sight or " feel '. From there I had an implant removed from my brain during meditation which I just started doing on my own. This allowed me to receive downloads constantly for months on end while awake and sitting around the house or laying in bed.They were like images, movies, ancient writings, number codes, etc, and so on playing in my head, downloading into my memory. I also just lost desires to eat meat, dairy or anything shitty overnight. One night I got "beamed with the Light " literally an infinite bright white Light beamed my crown and 3rd eye and lit up my brain and heart like a Sun. Was so loving and I cried my eyes out

[@dayswithnic7738]

When I was 10 and my dad shoes this to me and at this very part I usually don't like crying In Front of him so after he left the room I started crying so hard I cried for like two hours

[@CaffeineDeprivation]

Now Richard Adams has joined his Owsla too...

[@logandexter931]

This is one of the two most bittersweet movie endings I’ve ever seen with a heavy emphasis on the bitter half. In this movie, Hazel has outlived all of his original companions and after being alone for years, he is finally reunited with them in the afterlife. The other movie with a heavy bittersweet ending I’ve seen would be THX 1138 (1971).

[@robmaddison8645]

The Green Mile

[@robmaddison8645]

The film depicts nature as a survival struggle and how life can end cheaply at times. The emotion in this scene is that death comes as a friend and a comfort that one's duty has been fulfilled and it is ok to leave loved ones behind.

[@thebigloc1]

I am bawling like a baby watching this.

[@Rollingzoku89]

just cause its animated most parents think its ok for their kids to watch. without researching the film first.

[@Chrisfragger1]

Those parents buy Happy Tree Friends for their children then let them watch unsupervised. LMAO... I want to see that in the news some day.

[@petuniabelle7841]

Same with Happy Tree Friends :U

[@AntaresBottia]

This scene and the movie in general captured the essence, the beautiful spirit of life, the twists and the turns - tragedy and the absolute glory in all its simplicity. I was brought up as a born and bred gypsy and resonate it with it on a very special level, the struggles and the romance, to be torn and be encouraged by all of life's wonders. when I watch this I return to those times and my soul bursts with song. such happy tears.

[@PikminandOatchi]

My teacher when I was around 4 or 5 had to pick a movie for us to watch on a rainy day. She had almost every Disney movie at the time to choose from but the mad genius shows us this instead.

[@soloragoldsun2163]

Rest in Peace, John Hurt. No one could have voiced Hazel better.

[@impishDullahan]

I need to watch the entire series now that Adam's has passed. If only I owned the books. Sainte atha ma u Hrair, kan zyhlante hray u vahra ma hyaones.

[@jonathankaicener108]

been watching this every now and then since ot came out in 1978.i use it to check my feels.yup.i still cry everytime.saddeds happy ending ever.no other film i am aware of has consistently been able to do this to every person i know who has ever seen it.a true masterpiece

[@eedgerton769]

This film has a great score... but it almost didn't happen that way. The score was originally supposed to be done by another composer (Malcolm Williamson), who died before he got much of it written. Only the music for the Prologue, and the theme that you hear at the very beginning and the very end, is by Williamson. The more famous main theme of the movie, and all other music, was written by the replacement composer, Angela Morley. (I thought that was a nice touch for them to close out the movie with the music written by the composer who died.) (The music for the Prologue was orchestrated by a very talented musician named Lawrence Ashmore, who later worked with Kenneth Branagh's composer, Patrick Doyle, for many years. )

[@skittlehappymatt]

When I first saw this it made me tear up, and that's hard to do. (I was like 19 or 20)

[@lawlers69]

Yes same I was 17 when I seen this and I was no stranger too fighting with others in the street, a long comes a story about the survival of a group of rabbits, hits a nerve and makes me tear up, I wasn't the only one either plenty of others were a bit red eyed too.

[@VarthRock]

They don't make movies like this anymore...

[@savantcrystian2686]

Vartholome unfortunately....

[@DredWolfster]

There was quite a height of traditional special effects at the time and a comeback for classical animation, it was a whole popular cultural renaissance. The computer animation will get there in the end and the future ones will identify with that as well, as so on.. ; ) : )

[@animationanimals4409]

Vartholome there coming out with a 2017 version I think..

[@curtisunit]

In the book he lived a tidy few summers and reached a mighty age. That was far beyond the normal expected lifespan. Death is a celebration not a tragedy here and the first time in the movie that it’s represented as a homecoming and a new beginning rather than a gruesome end. He’d seen his share of everything and finally he could rest. Nice touch. So well done.

[@fRo0tLo0p]

RIP Richard Adams. Thank you for your beautiful, sad, touching, and amazing creation. “My heart has joined the Thousand, for my friend stopped running today.” Richard Adams 1920 - 2016

[@wrapto]

Haha holy shit that tunnel at the end, with the swirling fractally patterns. I never realized until going back to watch this just how...amazing this film was. I am proud I watched it young.

[@BigBWolf90]

There's a saying of an old man who greets death as an old friend but this is the opposite: for death is greeting the old man as a dear old friend. Not just comforting him in his final moments with a calm voice when the old man is dying but also telling that he's lived a full life & the future he wish has been secured. Only then does the old man happily accept that he's been feeling tired & is happy to sleep

[@nerdieone1]

R.I.P John Hurt....

[@danieldavid7922]

my heart has joined the thousand for my friend stopped running today. rip Mr Adams and Sir John hurt.