Retired bachelor Mr. Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman) is hopelessly in love with his neighbor Mrs. Silver, (Judy Dench) but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie, until Mr. Hoppy hatches an audacious plan to win her love. On Prime Video, rent on Fandango at Home, Apple TV.
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Esio Trot combines humor and silliness with poignancy and, occasionally, melancholy. A delightful and heart warming film with beauty all around and especially in the open garden on the balcony of Mr Hoppy’s apartment due to the continuous efforts of Mr Hoppy. Story teller and all characters were a delight to watch. Kindness and caring for all the good things in life proved the glorious ending and new beginning for Mr Hoppy and Mrs Silver.