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Mousehunt

  • 19971997
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,994
190
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Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
Trailer
Play trailer0:26
1 Video
94 Photos
Comedy

Two stumblebum inheritors are determined to rid their antique house of a mouse who is equally determined to stay where he is.Two stumblebum inheritors are determined to rid their antique house of a mouse who is equally determined to stay where he is.Two stumblebum inheritors are determined to rid their antique house of a mouse who is equally determined to stay where he is.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,994
190
  • Director
    • Gore Verbinski
  • Writer
    • Adam Rifkin
  • Stars
    • Nathan Lane
    • Lee Evans
    • Vicki Lewis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gore Verbinski
  • Writer
    • Adam Rifkin
  • Stars
    • Nathan Lane
    • Lee Evans
    • Vicki Lewis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 133User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    MouseHunt
    Trailer 0:26
    MouseHunt

    Photos94

    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, and Gore Verbinski in Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Christopher Walken in Mousehunt (1997)
    Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane in Mousehunt (1997)
    Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Mousehunt (1997)
    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)

    Top cast

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    Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane
    • Ernie Smuntzas Ernie Smuntz
    Lee Evans
    Lee Evans
    • Lars Smuntzas Lars Smuntz
    Vicki Lewis
    Vicki Lewis
    • April Smuntzas April Smuntz
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Alexander Falkoas Alexander Falko
    Eric Christmas
    Eric Christmas
    • Ernie and Lars' Lawyeras Ernie and Lars' Lawyer
    Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter
    • Quincy Thorpeas Quincy Thorpe
    Debra Christofferson
    Debra Christofferson
    • Ingridas Ingrid
    Camilla Søeberg
    Camilla Søeberg
    • Hilde, the Bench Ladyas Hilde, the Bench Lady
    • (as Camilla Soeberg)
    Ian Abercrombie
    Ian Abercrombie
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    • Roxanne Atkinsas Roxanne Atkins
    Eric Poppick
    Eric Poppick
    • The Bankeras The Banker
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Maury, the Cat Care Society Owneras Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
    William Hickey
    William Hickey
    • Rudolph Smuntzas Rudolph Smuntz
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Caeser, the Exterminatoras Caeser, the Exterminator
    Cliff Emmich
    Cliff Emmich
    • Mayor McKrinleas Mayor McKrinle
    Melanie MacQueen
    • Mayor's Wifeas Mayor's Wife
    Brianna Shebby
    • Beckyas Becky
    Danielle Shebby
    • Bettyas Betty
    • Director
      • Gore Verbinski
    • Writer
      • Adam Rifkin
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A family film about a mouse that lives in an old house where the geriatric owner dies, and Ernie and Lars Smuntz have plans for, but they have trouble getting rid of the mouse. It's like Home Alone with a mouse. —ShowBob <showbob@geocities.com>
    mousefactoryrestaurantauctionhospital111 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The funniest movie of the year!
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language, comic sensuality and mayhem
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The mousetraps scene was done without any digital effect whatsoever. Over 800 mousetraps were set individually and then rigged with wires under the floor. It took several takes, so each trap had to be reset, baited and wired one at a time.
    • Goofs
      In the scene when Lars is alone inside the factory, you can clearly see an arm behind the big fan pulling the thread from his jacket. You can even see a watch on the arm.
    • Quotes

      Lars: Well, these are all kittens. We were hoping for an older cat, one with experience.

      Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner: That's a switch. Most people like the cute little ones. Experience with what?

      Ernie: Mouse-hunting.

      Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner: Oh, all cats are good mousers.

      Ernie: Yes, but you see, we have huge rats, the size of sumo wrestlers, and lots of 'em, so we really need a ferocious feline, preferably one with a history of mental illness. I'm talkin' one mean pussy.

      Lars: Yeah! A vicious cat, difficult to love. You got any of those knocking around your cages?

      Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner: Funny you should ask. I had given up hope of anyone wanting him. We were about to gas him again.

      Lars, Ernie: "Again"?

    • Crazy credits
      During the last few seconds of the DreamWorks Pictures opening logo, the final six notes of the musical logo is played on a trumpet.
    • Alternate versions
      DVD version contains six deleted scenes:
      • Lars Smuntz explores his late fathers office in his very own style;
      • Caesar presents his 'weapons' and tools;
      • Caesar goes Mouse hunting with a heat seeker;
      • Caesar is doing his new job in the Quality Control department of Smuntz String Cheese factory;
      • A collection of various small scenes from the auction, showing Falco getting back his cheque from Ernie after the flood and ripping it in pieces;
      • The ensemble of Smuntz String Cheese factory gathers for a photo shooting.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Tomorrow Never Dies/Mousehunt/As Good as it Gets/Kundun/Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Be Home For Christmas
      Written by Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, and Buck Ram
      Arranged by Bruce L. Fowler
      Performed by the Los Angeles Children's Chorus Ensemble
      Daryl Getman, Gavin Hale, Julia Long, Adrienne Pardee, Mark Perry, Amy Sargious, Jonathan Saul, Chai-Fu Wang, and Julia Wells
      Anne Tomlinson, Artistic Director

    User reviews133

    Review
    Top review
    Laurel and Hardy vs. the mouse
    Smuntz brothers are Laurel and Hardy type buddies inheriting an old house from the father. They discover that the house is a real classic and worth millions. However the current houseowner, one little mouse will give them a hard time.

    Smuntz brothers'war with the mouse is really great fun. Christopher Walken as the Exterminator Caesar with his weird mouse hunt equipment is wonderful.

    Don't hesitate to see this film. Though it is rather for kids, it has still much to entertain all. Enjoy it.
    helpful•26
    7
    • filozof
    • Jan 9, 2001

    FAQ2

    • What were Ernest & Lars arguing about after Ernest blew the hole in the floor?
    • Did Catzilla die?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mouse Trap
    • Filming locations
      • Fresno, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Dreamworks Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $61,917,389
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,062,922
      • Dec 21, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $122,417,389
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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