An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.
- Awards
- 1 win & 8 nominations total
Matthew Broderick
- Despereaux
- (voice)
Emma Watson
- Princess Pea
- (voice)
Dustin Hoffman
- Roscuro
- (voice)
Tracey Ullman
- Miggery Sow
- (voice)
Kevin Kline
- Andre
- (voice)
William H. Macy
- Lester
- (voice)
Stanley Tucci
- Boldo
- (voice)
Ciarán Hinds
- Botticelli
- (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
- Gregory
- (voice)
Frances Conroy
- Antoinette
- (voice)
Frank Langella
- Mayor
- (voice)
Richard Jenkins
- Principal
- (voice)
Christopher Lloyd
- Hovis
- (voice)
Charles Shaughnessy
- Pietro
- (voice)
Sigourney Weaver
- Narrator
- (voice)
Patricia Cullen
- Queen
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFor the scene in which Andre and Boldo threw things at each other, Kevin Kline and Stanley Tucci threw things at each other, reading the lines and improvising them based on what transpires in the scene. While they acted the scene out, a cameraman was walking around filming the action. Producer Gary Ross wanted to have them act it out entirely. They tried a variety of different things, different degrees of insanity and intensity.
- GoofsWhen Andre picks up Despereaux from the kitchen floor, he picks Despereaux by his body and in the next shot, he grabs Despereaux by the tail.
- Crazy creditsThe end credits are depicted as a long, unrolled scroll, formerly used as a several sets of recipes and instructions on food care.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #40.2 (2009)
- SoundtracksSoup
(uncredited)
Written & Performed by Glen Ballard, Gary Ross and David A. Stewart
Arranged by William Ross
Produced by Glen Ballard and David A. Stewart
Published by UPG Music Publishing (BMI) and Universal Pictures Music (ASCAP)
[Deleted song]
Featured review
Although this was not what some would consider a masterpiece of cinema, I though it was great; one of the best kids movies I have seen in a very long time. It was a good tale which taught good principles. There were no adult jokes, fart humor, or any of that nonsense. It did what fairy-tales once did: give hope and inspiration to the less-fortunate while stressing good values. This is what children need more of, not mindless humor meant to please the adults in the crowd. Yeah, the animation wasn't exceptional; but it did have a surreal classic art feel at times. I loved it and will recommend it to my customers. Working at a video store has it's perks. I hope many who would have otherwise turned away will give it a chance.
- Hrothgar50
- Apr 6, 2009
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $60,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $50,877,145
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,103,675
- Dec 21, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $86,957,280
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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By what name was The Tale of Despereaux (2008) officially released in India in English?
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