The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

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"Small Mouse. Big Dreams."

Movie · 2008 · 1h 33m · Released · Rated G · Adventure, Animation, Family

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.

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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)

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