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Redwall
Brian Jacques · Book · 1986
What hooked you in Redwall was the way small, unlikely heroes stand against overwhelming darkness to defend their community.
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Adaptation
Redwall
Brian Jacques · Series · 1999
Films on the same thread
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Andrew Adamson · Film · 2005
Shares 2 threads with Redwall: Good vs Evil, Coming of Age.
Like the young mouse Matthias in Redwall, these siblings must embrace their destiny and find courage to defeat a powerful, icy evil threatening their peaceful world.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Peter Jackson · Film · 2001
Shares 2 threads with Redwall: Good vs Evil, Friendship.
Much like the defenders of Redwall, Frodo Baggins is a humble creature forced to leave his home on a dangerous quest to prevent a great evil from prevailing.
Ratatouille
Brad Bird · Film · 2007
Explores: Underdog Success, Following Your Dreams, Unlikely Partnerships.
If you enjoyed the anthropomorphic world of Redwall, you will appreciate this story of a rat defying societal expectations to prove that even the smallest creature can achieve greatness.
Watership Down
Martin Rosen · Film · 1978
Shares a thread with Redwall: Animal Fantasy.
This film captures the same sense of desperate survival and communal loyalty found in Redwall as a group of rabbits searches for safety against overwhelming external threats.
Series on the same thread
Over the Garden Wall
Patrick McHale · Series · 2014
Explores: Brotherhood, Lost in the Woods, Nostalgia.
This journey through a strange, mythical forest echoes the classic hero's journey found in Redwall, emphasizing the bond between brothers as they face dark forces in unfamiliar lands.
Samurai Jack
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2001
Shares a thread with Redwall: Good vs Evil.
Just as Redwall features a solitary warrior standing against a vast army, this series follows a lone hero fighting to restore peace against a tyrannical, shape-shifting oppressor.
Game of Thrones
David Benioff · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Redwall: Medieval Fantasy.
If the epic warfare and political stakes of Redwall captivated you, this series offers a much darker, complex look at noble houses fighting for control amidst ancient threats.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
George Lucas · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with Redwall: Good vs Evil.
The large-scale military conflicts and clear struggle between good and evil that defined the battles in Redwall are central to this intense animated saga of galactic war.
Podcasts on the same thread
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cultural origins, archetypal storytelling, human condition.
Redwall is deeply rooted in the traditions of heroic folklore, and this podcast provides the perfect context for understanding the archetypal storytelling that inspired Jacques' classic tale.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
Beyond the fantasy of Redwall, this podcast explores the raw reality of animal behavior and survival, grounding your interest in the natural world through expert biological analysis.
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Common questions
Is Redwall based on a book?
Yes, the 1999 Redwall television series is an adaptation of the 1986 fantasy novel written by Brian Jacques. The story follows the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey as they defend their home against the villainous rat Cluny and his hordes.
What is the plot of Redwall?
In Redwall, the peaceful life of an abbey is threatened by the arrival of Cluny the rat. A young mouse named Matthias attempts to save his home by searching for the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior to defeat the invading enemy forces.
Who wrote the original Redwall book?
The original Redwall book was written by Brian Jacques and published in 1986. It serves as the source material for the subsequent 1999 television adaptation that depicts the struggle between Matthias the mouse and the evil rat Cluny.
Is the Redwall television series faithful to the book?
The 1999 Redwall television series is an adaptation of the 1986 book by Brian Jacques. It covers the narrative of Matthias the mouse seeking the sword of Martin the Warrior to protect Redwall Abbey from Cluny and his villainous hordes.