The Tale of Despereaux (2008) movie poster

The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

"Small Mouse. Big Dreams."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 49%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 56%, MC: 53) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureAnimationFamily

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Director
Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (993 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
Metacritic
53
Cast
Matthew Broderick as Despereaux (voice)
Dustin Hoffman as Roscuro (voice)
Emma Watson as Princess Pea (voice)
Tracey Ullman as Miggery Sow (voice)
Kevin Kline as Chef Andre (voice)
Sigourney Weaver as The Narrator (voice)
William H. Macy as Lester (voice)
Stanley Tucci as Boldo (voice)
Audiences say no. Just 49% of audiences liked it based on 993 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 54%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of The Tale of Despereaux was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of The Tale of Despereaux, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 adventure, animation, family film directed by Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell. 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.

The film has been rated by 993 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, The Tale of Despereaux delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Tale of Despereaux (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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