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The Tale of Despereaux

2008, Movie, 1h 33min

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.

Country: United States,United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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The astonishingly starry voice cast is testament to the story’s charm...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Lisa Brygger

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...en klassisk fabel, om en lille mus med stort mod (...) på en farefuld rejse.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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In the far-off kingdom of Dor, a brave and virtuous mouse named Despereaux dreams of becoming a knight, despite his small size and comically oversized ears. When he's banished from his home for his lofty ambitions, Despereaux embarks on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. Together, they set out to rescue an endangered princess and save their kingdom from darkness. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wise-cracking rat named Chiaroscuro and a kind-hearted serving girl named Miggery Sow. With its themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself, The Tale of Despereaux is a charming and thrilling animated adventure that will delight viewers of all ages.

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You can stream The Tale of Despereaux on: Apple TV

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Tale of Despereaux include Despicable Me, Tangled, How to Train Your Dragon, The Incredibles, The Polar Express, Horton Hears a Who!.