The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 adventure movie directed by Robert Stevenhagen and Sam Fell, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Watson.
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.
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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.
When was The Tale of Despereaux released?
The Tale of Despereaux was released on 18 December 2008.
How long is The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux runs 1h 33m.
Who made The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux was directed by Robert Stevenhagen and Sam Fell.
Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Tale of Despereaux
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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)
- Ciarán Hinds as Botticelli (voice)
- Robbie Coltrane as Gregory (voice)
- Tony Hale as Furlough (voice)
- Frances Conroy as Antoinette (voice)
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