Top 10 Rabbit Films to Watch

Description: Although not about rabbits in the traditional sense, this classic film features an invisible, six-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey, who is the imaginary friend of the main character, Elwood P. Dowd.

Fact: The film was adapted from a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Mary Chase.

Description: This animated film, based on Richard Adams' novel, follows a group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a new home. It's a profound exploration of survival, leadership, and the harsh realities of nature.

Fact: The film was initially rated U (Universal) by the British Board of Film Classification but was later reclassified to PG due to its darker themes.

Description: This animated film features Mrs. Brisby, a field mouse, who seeks the help of super-intelligent rats to save her home. Although not rabbits, the film's themes of intelligence and survival resonate with rabbit-centric stories.

Fact: The film was directed by Don Bluth, who left Disney to create his own animation studio.

Description: A blend of live-action and animation, this film features Roger Rabbit, a cartoon character accused of murder, and his quest to clear his name with the help of a human detective. It's a testament to the integration of animation with real-world settings.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Film Editing and Best Visual Effects.

Description: A biographical film about Beatrix Potter, focusing on her life and the creation of her famous characters, including Peter Rabbit.

Fact: Renée Zellweger, who played Beatrix Potter, did much of her own painting in the film.

Description: This animated adaptation of Margery Williams' classic tale tells the story of a toy rabbit who becomes real through the love of his owner.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.

Description: This stop-motion animated special tells the story of how the Easter Bunny came to be, featuring a rabbit named Sunny who delivers eggs to children.

Fact: It was produced by Rankin/Bass, known for their holiday specials like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

Description: While not centered on rabbits, the film uses the rabbit-proof fence as a symbol of freedom and escape for three Aboriginal girls who flee from a government camp.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Molly Craig, as told in the book "Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence" by Doris Pilkington Garimara.

Description: While not about rabbits, the film uses the metaphor of a rabbit hole to explore grief and healing after a tragic loss.

Fact: The film was adapted from David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name.

Description: An adaptation of Beatrix Potter's beloved children's book, this film follows the mischievous Peter Rabbit as he ventures into Mr. McGregor's garden.

Fact: Beatrix Potter's original illustrations were used as inspiration for the film's animation.