The Tale of Despereaux

Adventure • Animation • Family • 2008 • 1h 33m

The Tale of Despereaux movie poster
RATING★ 3.1
RUNTIME1h 33m
LANGUAGEEN
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.

🎥 Production Details
Tagline
“Small Mouse. Big Dreams.”
Release Status
Released
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family
Director
Sam Fell
Original Language
EN
🎭 Cast
Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickDespereaux (voice)
Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanRoscuro (voice)
Emma WatsonEmma WatsonPrincess Pea (voice)
Tracey UllmanTracey UllmanMiggery Sow (voice)
Kevin KlineKevin KlineChef Andre (voice)
Sigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverThe Narrator (voice)
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyLester (voice)
Stanley TucciStanley TucciBoldo (voice)
Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsBotticelli (voice)
Robbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneGregory (voice)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tale of Despereaux about?
Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
Who directed The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux was directed by Sam Fell.
When was The Tale of Despereaux released?
The Tale of Despereaux was released on December 18, 2008.
How long is The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux has a runtime of 1h 33m.
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