The Tale of Despereaux
- Adventure
- Animation
- Family
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.
The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 animated adventure film following a courageous mouse with oversized ears who dreams of becoming a knight. Banished from his home, Despereaux embarks on a quest with his rat companion Roscuro to rescue a princess and save the kingdom of Dor from darkness. The family-friendly film is available to stream and own on various platforms.
When does The Tale of Despereaux come out?
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated G
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Matthew BroderickDespereaux (voice)
Dustin HoffmanRoscuro (voice)
Emma WatsonPrincess Pea (voice)
Tracey UllmanMiggery Sow (voice)
Kevin KlineChef Andre (voice)
Sigourney WeaverThe Narrator (voice)
William H. MacyLester (voice)
Stanley TucciBoldo (voice)
Ciarán HindsBotticelli (voice)
Robbie ColtraneGregory (voice)
Tony HaleFurlough (voice)
Frances ConroyAntoinette (voice)
Frank LangellaMayor (voice)
Richard JenkinsPrincipal (voice)
Christopher LloydHovis (voice)
Trailer
The Tale of Despereaux Official Trailer #1 - Dustin Hoffman Movie (2008) HD
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The Tale of Despereaux — frequently asked
When was The Tale of Despereaux released?
The film was released on December 18, 2008.
What is the movie about?
The Tale of Despereaux follows a brave mouse with oversized ears who is banished for dreaming of knighthood, then joins his rat friend Roscuro on a noble quest to rescue a princess and save their kingdom from darkness.
Is The Tale of Despereaux appropriate for children?
Yes, it is a family-friendly animated adventure film designed for young audiences and families.
Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux?
The film is available on various streaming and digital purchase platforms; check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
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