The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2019) Movie Script
[HORN HONKS]
- Good morning, Miss Harding.
- Oh, morning, Mr Pether. Lovely day.
Oh, isn't it just?
Ooh! Ey, ey, come back!
Where are you going with that?
Oi. you! Stop!
- Oi!
- [BLOWS WHISTLE]
Ooh.
Ooh!
[BICYCLE BELL DINGS]
Oh! Oh!
[GROANS]
[TYRES SCREECHING]
No! No, no!
What a mess!
I'm never gonna clean all this up.
NARRATOR: Once there was
a little girl called Sophie,
who was sitting in the kitchen
with her mummy.
- Come on, Mummy. Let's go.
- OK, Sophie, I'm coming.
[GRUNTS]
Now, have I got everything?
- Bag?
- Bag.
- Purse?
- Purse.
- Keys?
- Keys
- [DOORBELL RINGS]
- Ooh. Who can that be?
[PANTS]
Daddy!
Forgot my keys.
[CHUCKLES]
Keys? Where are they?
Ooh!
- I found them!
- Oh! Silly Daddy.
Thank you, darling.
OK, have fun!
Bye!
- Hm.
- Oh!
Yes, that's...
- Hmm.
- [CHUCKLES]
- [BELL DINGS]
- Oh, oh, oh, oh! Bus! Bus! Bus!
Ready? Let's go.
- Hooray!
- [DOORBELL RINGS]
Oh! What's Daddy forgotten now?
Good morning!
- Oh, morning.
- We're going to the park!
There are swings and a seesaw
and a roundabout.
Cor, that sounds like fun!
Can I come too? [CHUCKLES]
- How much is it this week?
- Same as usual.
[THUNDER RUMBLING]
Uh-oh.
[EXHALES]
Ooh, I don't like the sound of that.
Oh!
Oh, well. I better dash.
[WHISTLES]
[MUTTERS]
- Oh, dear.
- [SIGHS]
Come on.
Let's make some cakes instead.
Hmm!
[CHUCKLES]
[OVEN TIMER PINGS]
[SNIFFS]
Ooh!
Hmm!
Ooh!
[CHUCKLES]
[HUMS]
Hm... Now, what are we going
to do with all these cakes?
Hm...
I know. Why don't
w've a tea party?
Just the two of us.
Really?
A tea party? Yay!
MUMMY: We'll have all the biscuits
and buns we made earlier.
- And the best china.
- SOPHIE: Ooh! And some sandwiches.
Ooh, yes. And of course the cake
you decorated so beautifully.
- But that's for Daddy.
- He won't mind if we've just a bit.
OK.
Just a little bit, though.
Some milk with your tea, madam?
- Thank you. Just a splash.
- [DOORBELL RINGS]
- Ooh.
- Ooh!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
I wonder who that can be.
- It can't be the milkman.
- Good morning!
Because he came this morning.
And it can't be the boy from the grocer
because this isn't the day he comes.
I come Tuesdays!
And it can't be Daddy
because he's got his key.
Ah!
[DOORBELL RINGS]
We'd better open the door and see.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[BOTH GASP]
Excuse me, but I'm very hungry.
Do you think
I could have tea with you?
Er...
Of course.
Come in.
Mm.
Mmm.
'Ooh!
' Ugh!
Hm.
[CHUCKLES]
[GAS PS]
Oh!
[EXHALES]
Hm.
- Oh.
- [CHUCKLES]
[PHONE DINGS]
Mmm.
Hm.
[GASPS]
I'll just get another plate.
Hm.
I do hope there's enough to eat.
[SNIFFS]
Mmm.
- [SNEEZES]
- Huh!
[BLOWS NOSE]
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, dear.
I hope you haven't caught
a cold from all the rain.
TIGER: Mmm.
BOTH: Hm.
[STOMACH RUMBLING]
Mmm.
Would you like a sandwich?
Hm.
Or two?
[GASPS]
[CHOMPS, SLURPS]
- [BELCHES]
- [CHUCKLES]
Hm.
Have one of these!
Mummy made them.
Hm.
[CHOMPS, SLURPS]
Hm?
Mmm...
[HUMS]
[SLURPS]
I made these all by myself.
TIGER: Hm.
Mmm.
Hm.
Hm? Mmm!
Hmm.
[CHUCKLES]
[MUMMY CLEARS THROAT]
Would you like
a little piece of cake?
Hm... Mm!
Hm.
You were supposed to
eat that bit.
Hm?
Hm.
[PRETENDS TO COUGH]
[PRETENDS TO COUGH]
I think he's thirsty, Mummy.
Would you like a drink?
What about a cup of tea?
- And do you take...?
- [GASPS]
MUMMY: ...milk?
Sugar?
- [CHUCKLES]
- Tea?
Oh, careful, it's a bit... hot.
[GULPS]
[GRUNTS]
[PURRS]
[CHUCKLES]
- [KETTLE CLATTERS]
- [GASPS]
- [PURRS]
- Ooh, you're all soft.
Hmm.
Can you growl?
I can growl.
Do you want to hear me?
[PURRS]
[INHALES, GROWLS]
[INHALES, GROWLS]
- [SNIFFS]
- [INHALES]
[GROWLS]
[CROCKERY CLATTERING]
[GROWLS]
- Wow!
- Mm.
I really like your teeth.
[EXHALES]
They're so long and pointy.
Can I touch them?
Ooh!
Hmm.
[PURRS, SNIFFS]
Hm?
[SNIFFS]
I knew I should have made
more sandwiches.
[GASPS]
Hm...
[SMACKS LIPS]
Mmm.
Hoo-ooh-ooh
Hoo-ooh-ooh
Hey there, tiger
Glad you called, come on in
There's lots of biscuits
in the biscuit tin
Put on your smile
and let the fun begin
Today won't come around again
We got no rush
and we got nothing planned
We could listen
to a big brass band
Or pick a flavour
from the ice-cream van
Today won't come around again
- Hey, Tiger
- Tiger
When you see your chance
go out and grab it
Be more like
a tiger than a rabbit
You can make our spirits whole
by simply opening the door
Let's face it
That's what doors are for
- And, Tiger
- Tiger
Do the things you love
while you are able
Time to get up
from the kitchen table
Go ahead and
open up the door
We could row
a boat across the lake
Find a place
that sells chocolate cake
And all we have to do
is stay awake
Today won't come around again
- Hey-ey-ey, Tiger
- Tiger
When you see your chance
go out and grab it
Be more like
a tiger than a rabbit
You can make our spirits whole
by simply opening the door
Let's face it
That's what doors are for
- Tiger
- Tiger
Do the things you love
while you are able
Time to get up
from the kitchen table
Go ahead and
open up the door
Hey, there, Tiger
Glad you called, come on in
There's lots of biscuits
in the biscuit tin
Put on your smile
and let the fun begin
Today won't come around again
Today won't come around again
Today won't come around again
[CHUCKLES]
[SIGHS]
Hm.
[TIGER GULPS]
He drank all the milk!
And all the orange juice.
And all Daddy's beer!
[GRUNTS]
Hm.
Hmm.
He can't still be thirsty.
[TAP SPLUTTERS]
Ugh!
You're all sticky!
Come on.
Follow me.
[SQUEAKING]
- Hmm!
- [SQUEAKS]
Hm?
Mmm, mmm.
[SNIFFS]
Would you like me
to brush your teeth for you?
Mummy won't mind if we use hers.
Now, open wide.
Ahh-hhh!
[GRUNTS]
Eee-eee...
Hm.
[PURRS]
I think you're beautiful.
You can stay here forever
if you like.
[SCHOOL BELL RINGING]
You can come to my school.
[OVERLAPPING CHATTER]
[BOTH LAUGHING, CHEERING]
[SEAGULLS SQUAWKING]
We can go to the seaside.
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS]
[PUPPETS SQUEALING]
- [CHEERING]
- [SOBS]
And you can sleep on my bed.
MUMMY: Once there was a little girl
called Sophie...
Sophie.
Sophie .7'
Sophie .7'
[PURRS]
[CHUCKLES]
Ah!
Thank you for my nice tea.
I think I better go now.
- Mm.
- MUMMY: Goodbye.
Bye-bye.
[SIGHS]
MUMMY: I don't know what to do.
I've got nothing for Daddy's supper.
The tiger has eaten it all.
Oh, well, time for your bath, Sophie.
Hm. That's odd.
[CHUCKLES] The tiger drank
all the water in the tap.
Oh, of course.
I wish he could have stayed, Mummy.
Let's get you ready for bed.
- [GRUNTS]
- [DOOR RATTLING]
I'm home!
Daddy!
[CHUCKLES]
Hello, darling.
Oh, what are you up to?
- Daddy, did you see him?
- See who?
The tiger!
The tiger?
Yes!
The tiger who came to tea.
The tiger who came to tea?
And ate all the food.
[GASPS]
Not our supper?
And drank all the drink.
- Not my beer as well?
- [CHUCKLES]
- Well, he was really thirsty.
- Really thirsty.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh. Messy tiger.
[CHUCKLES]
[SIGHS]
No tea. No supper.
No drink.
No beer.
Hm...
Ah! I know what we'll do.
I've got a very good idea.
We'll put on our coats
and go to a caf!
- [CHUCKLES]
- Here we go, darling.
That's it. One arm in
and the other arm in.
Good girl.
Can I have sausage and chips?
Yes, and ice cream
with chocolate sauce.
Can I have a pint of beer?
[ALL LAUGHING]
After you.
Oh! Nearly.
Now, look both ways and...
ALL: Whee!
[ALL LAUGHING]
[SOPHIE CHUCKLING]
Good night, Mr. Pether.
Er, good night, Miss Harding.
[BUTCHER CLEARS THROAT]
[DOORBELL DINGS]
SOPHIE: The doorbell went, then
he poked his head round the door...
- Thank you.
- ...and then he did a roar!
Do you mean like this?
- [ROARS]
- [CHUCKLES]
And then he sat down
and ate all the food
on the table.
- He didn't.
- After that he was very sticky.
NARRATOR: In the morning
Sophie and her mummy went shopping
and they bought
lots more things to eat.
And they also bought
a very big tin of tiger food...
[SOPHIE GRUNTS]
...in case the tiger
should come to tea again.
But he never did.
[PLAYS TRUMPET]
- Good morning, Miss Harding.
- Oh, morning, Mr Pether. Lovely day.
Oh, isn't it just?
Ooh! Ey, ey, come back!
Where are you going with that?
Oi. you! Stop!
- Oi!
- [BLOWS WHISTLE]
Ooh.
Ooh!
[BICYCLE BELL DINGS]
Oh! Oh!
[GROANS]
[TYRES SCREECHING]
No! No, no!
What a mess!
I'm never gonna clean all this up.
NARRATOR: Once there was
a little girl called Sophie,
who was sitting in the kitchen
with her mummy.
- Come on, Mummy. Let's go.
- OK, Sophie, I'm coming.
[GRUNTS]
Now, have I got everything?
- Bag?
- Bag.
- Purse?
- Purse.
- Keys?
- Keys
- [DOORBELL RINGS]
- Ooh. Who can that be?
[PANTS]
Daddy!
Forgot my keys.
[CHUCKLES]
Keys? Where are they?
Ooh!
- I found them!
- Oh! Silly Daddy.
Thank you, darling.
OK, have fun!
Bye!
- Hm.
- Oh!
Yes, that's...
- Hmm.
- [CHUCKLES]
- [BELL DINGS]
- Oh, oh, oh, oh! Bus! Bus! Bus!
Ready? Let's go.
- Hooray!
- [DOORBELL RINGS]
Oh! What's Daddy forgotten now?
Good morning!
- Oh, morning.
- We're going to the park!
There are swings and a seesaw
and a roundabout.
Cor, that sounds like fun!
Can I come too? [CHUCKLES]
- How much is it this week?
- Same as usual.
[THUNDER RUMBLING]
Uh-oh.
[EXHALES]
Ooh, I don't like the sound of that.
Oh!
Oh, well. I better dash.
[WHISTLES]
[MUTTERS]
- Oh, dear.
- [SIGHS]
Come on.
Let's make some cakes instead.
Hmm!
[CHUCKLES]
[OVEN TIMER PINGS]
[SNIFFS]
Ooh!
Hmm!
Ooh!
[CHUCKLES]
[HUMS]
Hm... Now, what are we going
to do with all these cakes?
Hm...
I know. Why don't
w've a tea party?
Just the two of us.
Really?
A tea party? Yay!
MUMMY: We'll have all the biscuits
and buns we made earlier.
- And the best china.
- SOPHIE: Ooh! And some sandwiches.
Ooh, yes. And of course the cake
you decorated so beautifully.
- But that's for Daddy.
- He won't mind if we've just a bit.
OK.
Just a little bit, though.
Some milk with your tea, madam?
- Thank you. Just a splash.
- [DOORBELL RINGS]
- Ooh.
- Ooh!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
I wonder who that can be.
- It can't be the milkman.
- Good morning!
Because he came this morning.
And it can't be the boy from the grocer
because this isn't the day he comes.
I come Tuesdays!
And it can't be Daddy
because he's got his key.
Ah!
[DOORBELL RINGS]
We'd better open the door and see.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[BOTH GASP]
Excuse me, but I'm very hungry.
Do you think
I could have tea with you?
Er...
Of course.
Come in.
Mm.
Mmm.
'Ooh!
' Ugh!
Hm.
[CHUCKLES]
[GAS PS]
Oh!
[EXHALES]
Hm.
- Oh.
- [CHUCKLES]
[PHONE DINGS]
Mmm.
Hm.
[GASPS]
I'll just get another plate.
Hm.
I do hope there's enough to eat.
[SNIFFS]
Mmm.
- [SNEEZES]
- Huh!
[BLOWS NOSE]
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, dear.
I hope you haven't caught
a cold from all the rain.
TIGER: Mmm.
BOTH: Hm.
[STOMACH RUMBLING]
Mmm.
Would you like a sandwich?
Hm.
Or two?
[GASPS]
[CHOMPS, SLURPS]
- [BELCHES]
- [CHUCKLES]
Hm.
Have one of these!
Mummy made them.
Hm.
[CHOMPS, SLURPS]
Hm?
Mmm...
[HUMS]
[SLURPS]
I made these all by myself.
TIGER: Hm.
Mmm.
Hm.
Hm? Mmm!
Hmm.
[CHUCKLES]
[MUMMY CLEARS THROAT]
Would you like
a little piece of cake?
Hm... Mm!
Hm.
You were supposed to
eat that bit.
Hm?
Hm.
[PRETENDS TO COUGH]
[PRETENDS TO COUGH]
I think he's thirsty, Mummy.
Would you like a drink?
What about a cup of tea?
- And do you take...?
- [GASPS]
MUMMY: ...milk?
Sugar?
- [CHUCKLES]
- Tea?
Oh, careful, it's a bit... hot.
[GULPS]
[GRUNTS]
[PURRS]
[CHUCKLES]
- [KETTLE CLATTERS]
- [GASPS]
- [PURRS]
- Ooh, you're all soft.
Hmm.
Can you growl?
I can growl.
Do you want to hear me?
[PURRS]
[INHALES, GROWLS]
[INHALES, GROWLS]
- [SNIFFS]
- [INHALES]
[GROWLS]
[CROCKERY CLATTERING]
[GROWLS]
- Wow!
- Mm.
I really like your teeth.
[EXHALES]
They're so long and pointy.
Can I touch them?
Ooh!
Hmm.
[PURRS, SNIFFS]
Hm?
[SNIFFS]
I knew I should have made
more sandwiches.
[GASPS]
Hm...
[SMACKS LIPS]
Mmm.
Hoo-ooh-ooh
Hoo-ooh-ooh
Hey there, tiger
Glad you called, come on in
There's lots of biscuits
in the biscuit tin
Put on your smile
and let the fun begin
Today won't come around again
We got no rush
and we got nothing planned
We could listen
to a big brass band
Or pick a flavour
from the ice-cream van
Today won't come around again
- Hey, Tiger
- Tiger
When you see your chance
go out and grab it
Be more like
a tiger than a rabbit
You can make our spirits whole
by simply opening the door
Let's face it
That's what doors are for
- And, Tiger
- Tiger
Do the things you love
while you are able
Time to get up
from the kitchen table
Go ahead and
open up the door
We could row
a boat across the lake
Find a place
that sells chocolate cake
And all we have to do
is stay awake
Today won't come around again
- Hey-ey-ey, Tiger
- Tiger
When you see your chance
go out and grab it
Be more like
a tiger than a rabbit
You can make our spirits whole
by simply opening the door
Let's face it
That's what doors are for
- Tiger
- Tiger
Do the things you love
while you are able
Time to get up
from the kitchen table
Go ahead and
open up the door
Hey, there, Tiger
Glad you called, come on in
There's lots of biscuits
in the biscuit tin
Put on your smile
and let the fun begin
Today won't come around again
Today won't come around again
Today won't come around again
[CHUCKLES]
[SIGHS]
Hm.
[TIGER GULPS]
He drank all the milk!
And all the orange juice.
And all Daddy's beer!
[GRUNTS]
Hm.
Hmm.
He can't still be thirsty.
[TAP SPLUTTERS]
Ugh!
You're all sticky!
Come on.
Follow me.
[SQUEAKING]
- Hmm!
- [SQUEAKS]
Hm?
Mmm, mmm.
[SNIFFS]
Would you like me
to brush your teeth for you?
Mummy won't mind if we use hers.
Now, open wide.
Ahh-hhh!
[GRUNTS]
Eee-eee...
Hm.
[PURRS]
I think you're beautiful.
You can stay here forever
if you like.
[SCHOOL BELL RINGING]
You can come to my school.
[OVERLAPPING CHATTER]
[BOTH LAUGHING, CHEERING]
[SEAGULLS SQUAWKING]
We can go to the seaside.
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS]
[PUPPETS SQUEALING]
- [CHEERING]
- [SOBS]
And you can sleep on my bed.
MUMMY: Once there was a little girl
called Sophie...
Sophie.
Sophie .7'
Sophie .7'
[PURRS]
[CHUCKLES]
Ah!
Thank you for my nice tea.
I think I better go now.
- Mm.
- MUMMY: Goodbye.
Bye-bye.
[SIGHS]
MUMMY: I don't know what to do.
I've got nothing for Daddy's supper.
The tiger has eaten it all.
Oh, well, time for your bath, Sophie.
Hm. That's odd.
[CHUCKLES] The tiger drank
all the water in the tap.
Oh, of course.
I wish he could have stayed, Mummy.
Let's get you ready for bed.
- [GRUNTS]
- [DOOR RATTLING]
I'm home!
Daddy!
[CHUCKLES]
Hello, darling.
Oh, what are you up to?
- Daddy, did you see him?
- See who?
The tiger!
The tiger?
Yes!
The tiger who came to tea.
The tiger who came to tea?
And ate all the food.
[GASPS]
Not our supper?
And drank all the drink.
- Not my beer as well?
- [CHUCKLES]
- Well, he was really thirsty.
- Really thirsty.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh. Messy tiger.
[CHUCKLES]
[SIGHS]
No tea. No supper.
No drink.
No beer.
Hm...
Ah! I know what we'll do.
I've got a very good idea.
We'll put on our coats
and go to a caf!
- [CHUCKLES]
- Here we go, darling.
That's it. One arm in
and the other arm in.
Good girl.
Can I have sausage and chips?
Yes, and ice cream
with chocolate sauce.
Can I have a pint of beer?
[ALL LAUGHING]
After you.
Oh! Nearly.
Now, look both ways and...
ALL: Whee!
[ALL LAUGHING]
[SOPHIE CHUCKLING]
Good night, Mr. Pether.
Er, good night, Miss Harding.
[BUTCHER CLEARS THROAT]
[DOORBELL DINGS]
SOPHIE: The doorbell went, then
he poked his head round the door...
- Thank you.
- ...and then he did a roar!
Do you mean like this?
- [ROARS]
- [CHUCKLES]
And then he sat down
and ate all the food
on the table.
- He didn't.
- After that he was very sticky.
NARRATOR: In the morning
Sophie and her mummy went shopping
and they bought
lots more things to eat.
And they also bought
a very big tin of tiger food...
[SOPHIE GRUNTS]
...in case the tiger
should come to tea again.
But he never did.
[PLAYS TRUMPET]