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The Moomins

The Moomins

S1 · E1

IMDB:

7.2
The Moomins

Released

11/19/1978

Duration

0h 10m

Genre

Animation, Family

Country

Austria

Cast

Richard Murdoch

Overview

A stop motion animated children's television series based on Tove Jansson's book series.

Episodes

Spring in MoominvalleyEP 1Available

Spring in Moominvalley

10m0.0

Spring is coming to Moominvalley. The Moomin family wakes up from their hibernation. Moomin, Snuffle and Mumrick find a top hat that soon turns out to be a magician's hat. Small clouds emerge from eggshells. Moomin, Sniffle and the Snork Maiden enthusiastically ride on the flying little clouds.

The King of CaliforniaEP 2Available

The King of California

0m0.0

Moomin, Snuffle, Snorkmaiden and Mumrick are playing blind man's buff in Moomin House. Moomin hides in the magic hat and is turned into a gnome. He pretends to be the King of California and gets into a fight with Schnüferl, which only Mama can settle. She recognizes her Moomin.

The Dangerous Ant LionEP 3Available

The Dangerous Ant Lion

0m0.0

Moomin catches an ant lion and wants to test the magic cylinder on it. He weighs down the hat with Papa's dictionary. Words are running around the house. Because mum has to clean, dad finally wants to get rid of the hat.

Raspberry JuiceEP 4Available

Raspberry Juice

0m0.0

Dad doesn't want the magic hat in the house anymore. The cylinder lands in the river. Where the hat has fallen, strange things happen: the fish turn into canaries, and the water turns into delicious raspberry juice.

The Great CleaningEP 5Available

The Great Cleaning

0m0.0

Mom is doing a big cleaning and accidentally throws seeds into the cylinder. During the nap, the Moominhouse turns into a jungle. Moomin, Mumrick and Snuffle have fun with it. But then you have to clean up.

New GuestsEP 6Available

New Guests

0m0.0

It's summer in Moominvalley. Nervous new guests Fitslan and Totslan startle the Moomins with news that the terrible Mora is on her way to the valley. All residents barricade themselves in their dwellings. The next morning, the Mora sweeps over the Moomin Valley with hoarfrost.

A Hat Full of CherriesEP 7Available

A Hat Full of Cherries

0m0.0

On a summer's day, the terrible Mora appears and demands the contents of Fitslan and Totslan's suitcase. A court hearing will be held. Mom uses the magician's hat and turns a handful of cherries into sparkling jewels. The mora depart with their loot.

Snufkin's DepartureEP 8Available

Snufkin's Departure

0m0.0

It is autumn. Mumrick is leaving and won't be back until spring. Moomin is very sad about this. Totslan and Fitslan try to cheer him up and show him the secret of the suitcase: a dazzling ruby. Mum, on the other hand, is unlucky: she loses her handbag.

Moominmamma's HandbagEP 9Available

Moominmamma's Handbag

0m0.0

Everyone is still looking for Mama's handbag. The guests invited to the annual autumn festival also help out. The solution to the riddle: Totslan and Fitslan borrowed the bag and are finally returning it. The autumn garden party can begin.

The King's RubyEP 10Available

The King's Ruby

0m0.0

Totslan and Fitslan show off their red ruby ​​to all guests at the Autumn Festival. The gem shines so intensely that the magician gets his attention from the moon. He arrives and tries to buy the ruby. But the wights are unyielding. The spell is easily distracted and enjoys partying.

Fulfilled WishesEP 11Available

Fulfilled Wishes

0m0.0

The fall garden party is in full swing. The magician grants everyone a wish. Moomin has his friend Mumrick send a tasty greeting, Mom wishes her Moomin no craving and Dad gets a book cover. Only the snork lady is dissatisfied with her new eyes.

The Autumn Party in MoominvalleyEP 12Available

The Autumn Party in Moominvalley

0m0.0

The festival lasts until the morning hours. The magic gifts all guests generously. Totslan and Fitslan decide to give the magician the red ruby. The magician happily makes his way home. The other guests also say goodbye. The fall garden party is over.

The Island ExpeditionEP 13Available

The Island Expedition

0m0.0

Dad wants to go on a sea voyage. So the Moomin family sails to one of the uninhabited islands off the coast. On its research tour, the Hemul encounters Hatiflaken. The strange little creatures can become electrically charged. They scare the Hemul. Mumrick helps drive out the Hatiflaks.

Storm Over the IslandEP 14Available

Storm Over the Island

0m0.0

An upcoming storm prevents the journey home. The Moomin family seeks shelter in a tent. At night the Hatiflaken come and get their barometer from the Hemul. In the commotion, the tent collapses and the Moomins spend an exciting night outdoors.

The Departure from the IslandEP 15Available

The Departure from the Island

0m0.0

The sun is shining again the day after the storm. Schnüferl encourages a treasure hunt. He himself finds gold and a cork belt, Moomin finds a snow globe and the Snork Maiden comes across a wooden figure. Together they build a raft to take their treasures with them.

A Winter DreamEP 16Available

A Winter Dream

0m0.0

Little My brings the invisible girl Ninni to the Moomins. They should help to cure Ninni of her shyness. All behave in a good-natured, caring and loving manner. Ninni is slowly gaining confidence. When she is not scolded for a mishap, Ninni finally becomes visible.

Christmas EveEP 17Available

Christmas Eve

0m0.0

Hemul wakes the Moomins from their hibernation. They should celebrate Christmas Eve. The ignorant Moomin family quickly learns what Christmas is all about. They decorate a tree, get presents and invite guests.

Snow in MoominvalleyEP 18Available

Snow in Moominvalley

0m0.0

Winter in Moominvalley. Moomin wakes up from hibernation and finds it difficult to find his way in the changed winter world. He meets the boy Too-Ticky, who has set up shop in Papa's bathhouse with his invisible mice. Moomin and Too-Ticky become friends.

Little MyEP 19Available

Little My

0m0.0

The little girl My enjoys the snow to the fullest. When she gets hungry, she cheekily gets everything she needs from the Moominhouse. Moomin wakes up and is very shocked about the theft. Then he gets to know My.

The Lady of the ColdEP 20Available

The Lady of the Cold

0m0.0

Too-Ticky, Moomin and My expect the freezing cold and carefully prepare for it. Too-Ticky knows that anyone who looks the terrible Lady of the Cold in the eyes will freeze to death. In the early morning she actually moves through the Moomin Valley.

The Big WaitEP 21Available

The Big Wait

0m0.0

The winter lasts. To lure out the sun, Too-Ticky and Moomin collect fuel and light a huge fire. The frozen Mora appears, frightens all the valley dwellers and tries to warm up by the fire. The next morning, Moomin is happy about the first rays of sunshine.

Winter GuestsEP 22Available

Winter Guests

0m0.0

Through Too-Ticky, Moomin meets a troll. He can't believe that his ancestors should have looked like that. A look at the family album is also not very revealing. But the troll's behavior provides a clue.

Who Likes a HemulenEP 23Available

Who Likes a Hemulen

0m0.0

The Hemul as a new winter guest impresses everyone with its sportiness. My competes with the experienced skier and does not cut a bad figure. Moomin has to try too, but he's less successful.

Sorry-oo and His BrothersEP 24Available

Sorry-oo and His Brothers

0m0.0

The little dog Sorry-oo comes to Moominvalley in search of his brothers, the wolves. Hemul tries to win his friendship, but Sorry-oo rejects him. He is looking for his brothers. When he finds the wolves, he is in great danger.

The Spring AwakeningEP 25Available

The Spring Awakening

0m0.0

Winter is over. The winter guests leave Moominvalley. While skating, little My breaks into the thawing ice. Who can save her?

The CatastropheEP 26Available

The Catastrophe

0m0.0

A disturbing letter from Fillyjonk dampens the Moomin family's spring cheer. Fillyjonk warns of a coming catastrophe. Mom rushes to her. Meanwhile, a violent storm destroys Fillyjonk's unloved house. Mom and Moomin invite Fillyjonk over.

The Last DragonEP 27Available

The Last Dragon

0m0.0

While fishing, Moomin catches a little dragon in the net. Moomin wants to keep him as a pet. But the dragon doesn't like him. He likes Moomin's friend Snuffkin much better, but this soon becomes very annoying.

Moominpapa's FriendEP 28Available

Moominpapa's Friend

0m0.0

It's raining in Moomin Valley. Dad is in bed with a cold and reads his childhood memories to the family. As a little Moomintroll, he lived in the orphanage. Being lonely and unhappy, he snuck away one night. There he met the inventor Frederiksen.

The Symphony of the SeasEP 29Available

The Symphony of the Seas

0m0.0

Moominpapa reads the second chapter of his childhood memoirs. Inventor Fredriksen has built a large ship in the middle of the forest. When he wants to launch it, he asks his friend dragon Edward for help.

The Night in the BayEP 30Available

The Night in the Bay

0m0.0

Dad reads on: From the ship, the three travelers watch as the evil Mora pursues the teacher from the orphanage on the shore. Moominpapa heroically comes to the rescue. The teacher soon leads a strict regiment on board. But then she is kidnapped by a horde of Kliptasaren.

The StormEP 31Available

The Storm

0m0.0

Fredriksen seeks shelter in a bay from an approaching storm. A thick cloud settles on the ship. Because of a Kliptasar, the ship gets caught in the middle of the storm. It's getting dangerous. Suddenly the cloud rises and lifts the 'Symphony of the Seas' into the air.

The King's BirthdayEP 32Available

The King's Birthday

0m0.0

Moominpapa and his friends go ashore and meet Mimbel. The girl invites everyone to the 100th birthday of the king of kings. At first, Moominpapa is disappointed by the king because he behaves quite unroyally. Nevertheless, Moominpapa wants to see the king up close and takes part in the lottery.

The Island GuestEP 33Available

The Island Guest

0m0.0

Fredriksen remains on the island as the royal court inventor. Moominpapa takes command of the ship and decides to start a colony. A ghost tries in vain to frighten everyone. Only through Fredriksen does he regain his self-confidence.

The Sea LionEP 34Available

The Sea Lion

0m0.0

Moominpapa tells that Fredriksen took him and his friends on the maiden voyage of his flying underwater ship. Everyone liked flying. But the underwater world was too dangerous for them. Because a belligerent sea lion frightened them all.

Sniff's MammaEP 35Available

Sniff's Mamma

0m0.0

After the underwater journey, a happy event awaits the friends on land: Rodschuret wants to get married. His bride is Schnüferl's mom. The unpopular Hemul is expected as one of the wedding guests. However, he is prevented and sends a valuable wedding present.

The Great StormEP 36Available

The Great Storm

0m0.0

Dad reads the last chapter of his memoirs. Summer on the island is over. Autumn storms are brewing. Moominpapa helps Fredriksen winterize the house. Rodschuret and his young wife ask for admission. Because a storm destroyed their house.

A Night of HorrorEP 37Available

A Night of Horror

0m0.0

On a hot summer night, the volcano on the nearby island erupts. The earth trembles and ash rains from the sky. The lava masses trigger a spring tide. Moomin Valley is flooded. The Moomins escape to the attic of their house.

Good MorningEP 38Available

Good Morning

0m0.0

The morning after the volcano erupts, the Moomin family throws a carefree picnic in the attic. But the rising water forces her to leave the Moomin House. A strange house floating by becomes their new home. An exciting journey into the unknown begins.

The Haunted HouseEP 39Available

The Haunted House

0m0.0

The Moomins drift away in their new house in the direction of Pine Valley. Curious, they explore all the rooms and discover the props room. My is enthusiastic about the many boxes, crates and costumes. Emma the old theater rat shows up. She thinks the Moomin family are philistines.

The Floating TheaterEP 40Available

The Floating Theater

0m0.0

The floating theater with its various rooms offers a lot of interesting things for each of the new residents. Snorkdamsel feels more beautiful than ever in a magnificent costume and theater rat Emma talks about life on stage. Everyone decides to prepare a performance.

The Night on the TreeEP 41Available

The Night on the Tree

0m0.0

Dad is tired of floating around on the water. He ties the theater to a tree. Moomin and Snorkmaiden sleep in the branches. Emma unties the rope again at night. The theater drives away. The next morning, the Moomintroll children set off alone and finally reach dry land.

Snuffkin's RevengeEP 42Available

Snuffkin's Revenge

0m0.0

Snuffkin the Wanderer meets little My on his way to Moominvale. Together they play a trick on the Hemulen in Hemulpark and hide their prohibition signs. A horde of woodland children join My and Snuffkin. Together they want to reach Moomin Valley.

Midsummer NightEP 43Available

Midsummer Night

0m0.0

Moomin and the Snork Maiden arrive at Fillyjonk's house. Together they prepare the midsummer night festival. They collect wood for the fire, including the prohibition signs hidden by Snuffkin from Hemulpark. The park ranger wrongly suspects the three and locks them up.

Snuffkin and the Woodland ChildrenEP 44Available

Snuffkin and the Woodland Children

0m0.0

Snuffkin, My and the woodland children find Fillyjonk's house abandoned. Snuffkin can barely contain the rampaging gang. An invitation to the theater performance "The Lion's Fiancé" makes everyone curious. After a thorough bath, they set out for the floating theater in the Föhrenbucht.

In JailEP 45Available

In Jail

0m0.0

Moomin, Fillyjonk and the Snork Maiden are still innocent in prison. Because the park ranger wants to see the theatrical performance, he asks his soft-hearted cousin to guard the three. But soon Moomin has convinced the cousin of his innocence. The prisoners are released.

Opening NightEP 46Available

Opening Night

0m0.0

Everything goes wrong at the dress rehearsal. Theater rat Emma tries to calm down the actors. Meanwhile, the audience has gathered in their boats. My is also among the spectators. She creates chaos. As a result, Moomin, his family and all his friends finally find each other again.

Return to the Old HouseEP 47Available

Return to the Old House

0m0.0

The Moomin family says goodbye to their friends at the theater and returns to Moominvalley. The flood has subsided and everyone is happy that Moomin House is unharmed. With a clarifying word from the cousin, the park ranger ends the pursuit of Moomin.

Cave Explorers and Pearl DiversEP 48Available

Cave Explorers and Pearl Divers

0m0.0

Sniff pursues a small cat and discovers a huge cave. Meanwhile, Moomin is playing Pearl Fisher in the sea. Sniff persuades him to hide his found treasures in the cave. My has had enough of the theater and has traveled after the Moomins. She announces the philosopher Muskat to the family.

The Earth is a CrumbEP 49Available

The Earth is a Crumb

0m0.0

One morning the whole Moominvale is dusty. Moomin asks the philosopher Nutmeg. His explanation worries the whole family: Muskat speaks of the universe and a catastrophe that could destroy the earth. Papa wants to get more detailed information from the observatory in the mountains.

The Adventurous JourneyEP 50Available

The Adventurous Journey

0m0.0

Sniff and Moomin set off on the raft. On the way, they meet Snuffkin. He explains what a comet is and calms Sniff down. Because he is afraid of the destruction of the earth. To distract him, Snuffkin shows him a crevice with lots of garnets. Sniff is getting more and more greedy and gets a lesson.

The AbyssEP 51Available

The Abyss

0m0.0

Snuffkin decides to accompany Sniff and Moomin to the observatory. The raft soon finds itself in dangerous rapids, overcomes a waterfall and drifts further in an underground cave passage. A grouchy Hemul saves the three friends from a deep abyss.

In the Rocky MountainsEP 52Available

In the Rocky Mountains

0m0.0

Moomin, Sniff and Snuffkin have reached the foot of the mountains. Sniff is afraid of an ear infection, eagles and falling. The three discover the Snork Maiden's bracelet and recover it in a dangerous operation. You climb the mountain top and stand in front of the observatory.

The ObservatoryEP 53Available

The Observatory

0m0.0

The friends have reached the observatory. Moomin is so impressed with the inside of the building that he forgets to ask the professors about the comet. Sniff learns that the comet is actually hurtling towards Earth and will touch the planet in four days. Moomin wants to go home immediately.

The AvalancheEP 54Available

The Avalanche

0m0.0

The descent is difficult. Snuffkin advises getting rid of the luggage. The friends have great fun throwing pots and pans down the ravines. Then they switch to stones. Due to his carelessness, Moomin falls. Can the friends save him?

The Way HomeEP 55Available

The Way Home

0m0.0

At the foot of the mountains, the weary rope team meets an angry Hemul. The rock slide hit and injured him. The three apologize. On the way through the forest, Moomin rescues the snorkmaiden from the clutches of an evil old tree. She and her brother join the tour group.

The Star MedalEP 56Available

The Star Medal

0m0.0

In a general store in the middle of the forest, Moomin, Snuffkin, Sniff, the Snorkmaiden and Mr. Snork want to go shopping. Everyone picks something. Moomin gives the Snorkmaiden a mirror, and the Snorkmaiden finds a medal of bravery for Moomin.

The Dance in the WoodsEP 57Available

The Dance in the Woods

0m0.0

The Snork Maiden persuades everyone to take part in the dance festival in the forest. Snuffkin finds the musicians to be apprentices, Moomin and the Snorkdamsel waltz and receive a lot of applause for their solo performance. Only late at night do the friends withdraw and set up camp.

On the SeabedEP 58Available

On the Seabed

0m0.0

The approaching comet has dried up the sea. The friends build stilts and walk across the seabed. Sniff discovers a treasure chest and is unhappy because he can't carry it. Moomin and the Snork Maiden go on a dangerous adventure in an old wreck.

The Second DisasterEP 59Available

The Second Disaster

0m0.0

The comet is threatening in the sky. Moomin wants to go home. There, he knows, nothing can happen to him. A hemul joins the group. The friends owe him a journey through the air that takes them straight to Moomin Valley.

The Comet Over the ValleyEP 60Available

The Comet Over the Valley

0m0.0

The Moomins and their friends prepare for the comet impact and take their belongings to safety in Sniff's cave. They anxiously await the catastrophe. Hurricanes and floods scare everyone. But then it calms down again. The comet moves away from Earth.

The Gilded MoominEP 61Available

The Gilded Moomin

0m0.0

Winter has come. The Moomins are hibernating. Moomin dreams that a wasp attacks him and rips off his tail tassel. Mom brews a magic potion for him based on Grandma's recipe. A beautiful golden tuft grows at the end of Moomin's tail.

The Cocktail PartyEP 62Available

The Cocktail Party

0m0.0

Moomin dreams that his family has been invited to a cocktail party by the duchess. Finely dressed, they appear in the palace. But the Duchess finds the behavior of Moomin's family mediocre. Moomin finds that he doesn't need society to be happy.

Cedric the DogEP 63Available

Cedric the Dog

0m0.0

Moomin dreams of Cedric the stuffed dog. Sniff loves Cedric for his precious gem eyes. Still, he leaves Cedric to Gaffsie and her daughter. They butcher the stuffed animal. Sniff realizes that Cedric is valuable to him in other ways and takes him to Mama to fix it.

The CompetitionEP 64Available

The Competition

0m0.0

Moomin dreams that Mr. Brisk is organizing a competition. My wins the ski race, but Mr. Brisk is a poor loser. Moomin convinces Edward the Dragon to take on Mr. Brisk in a snowball fight and lose on purpose.

The Jungle DreamEP 65Available

The Jungle Dream

0m0.0

Moomin dreams: Moominvale has become a jungle. For the sake of authenticity, Stinky releases the wild animals from the zoo. The Moomins escape to the bathhouse. When they help a pair of tigers in need, they make new friends.

A Crazy MeetingEP 66Available

A Crazy Meeting

0m0.0

Moomin still dreams of the jungle. He flees from crocodiles and water hammers to the open sea. There he is mistaken for a hippopotamus and pursued by hunters. But the tigers drive away the hunters.

The Flying MoominEP 67Available

The Flying Moomin

0m0.0

Moomin dreams of the fair. He has fun with Sniff and little My until they run out of money. Sniff wants to market Moomin as a fortune teller, but a ghost refuses any competition. When Moomin suddenly becomes a balloon, the ruble rolls. But Moomin wakes up from his dream too soon.

The Swear Word BoxEP 68Available

The Swear Word Box

0m0.0

Moomin dreams. With Sniff and Snuffkin he sails the seas. They find a box full of swear words and use them to prank Aunt Hemul. The angry aunt threatens to disinherit the Moomins. But mom and dad give in.

A Parcel in WinterEP 69Available

A Parcel in Winter

0m0.0

Moomin dreams. Just before hibernation, the Moomins receive a small Kliptasar in the mail. Mom should raise him. But Kliptasar don't hibernate. Mama tries to put him up with Fillyjonk. But she refuses.

The HuntEP 70Available

The Hunt

0m0.0

Moomin dreams that he is hunting with his papa. The news that a dangerous vampire has escaped from the zoo drives her home. Mom finds the vampire in the pantry and realizes it's not all that scary.

Where is the Venomous Vampire?EP 71Available

Where is the Venomous Vampire?

0m0.0

Moomin dreams of vampires again. Mom confesses her secret and stops dad and the others from chasing the little vampire. Dad doesn't allow a vampire in the house. Because mom doesn't give in, she has to move into the attic with the vampire. But that makes mom really happy. She's finally in peace.

Fillyjonk and the VampireEP 72Available

Fillyjonk and the Vampire

0m0.0

Moomin finishes dreaming the vampire story. Dad doesn't cut a good figure as a house husband. So he lets mom move back into the house from the attic. Gradually everyone gets used to the little vampire. Fillyjonk also loses her fear when mom explains that the little one is just a cute bat.

The LighthouseEP 73Available

The Lighthouse

0m0.0

Moomin and Mama have woken up from hibernation. Mom tells her dream. Mom, Dad, Moomin, Sniff, My and the Snork Maiden have ended up on a lonely island. When food becomes scarce, everyone goes hungry.

The Painted GardenEP 74Available

The Painted Garden

0m0.0

Mom continues to tell her dream: A storm blew away the rose bush she had planted. Longing for her flowers, Mom paints the garden in front of the Moomin House on the walls of the lighthouse. But suddenly she disappears in the picture.

Autumn StormsEP 75Available

Autumn Storms

0m0.0

Mom finishes her story. Autumn storms sweep across the deserted island and the Moomins take refuge in the lighthouse. The island fights the storms. When the weather seems to improve, Mora goes around and heralds winter. Mom wakes up and is happy to be in the safety of Moominvalley.

Message From Outer SpaceEP 76Available

Message From Outer Space

0m0.0

While gardening, Papa Moomin tells his dream. Mom finds a UFO in the garden and brings dad a strange device. Papa, Moomin and the Snork Maiden play with the buttons and become invisible. They startle Hemul and Fillyjonk. Mama doesn't think that's funny and wants to change the three back.

Visit From MarsEP 77Available

Visit From Mars

0m0.0

Dad continues: Mom wants to transform him, the snork girl and Moomin back with the device from the UFO. The three are visible again, but now they're floating around in the air like everyone else. Then Mama discovers a little Martian in the kitchen.

The FarewellEP 78Available

The Farewell

0m0.0

Dad ends his story: the Martian gets stuck to a policeman. To free him, dad presses one of the buttons on the device from the UFO. This accidentally shrunk mom. Eventually, the Martian's parents arrive.

Cast

Richard Murdoch

Narrator

Richard Murdoch

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