The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

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.

Directors: Sam Fell, Rob Stevenhagen

Cast: Matthew Broderick, Robbie Coltrane, Frances Conroy, Tony Hale, and Ciaran Hinds

Release Date: December 19, 2008

7 Movie Reviews
  • Marcusalmost 5 years
    i read the book
    • piggie101
      piggie101almost 6 years22 popcorn
      This movie butchered the book the book was amazing the movie was horrible it was not as good as the book but it is entertaining. 2 stars
      • 86cinnimon
        86cinnimonabout 9 years55 popcorn
        Super adorable! Please record and watch soon!!!!!!
        • tardistime
          tardistimealmost 10 years44 popcorn
          Cute and Sad
          • caitlin_ortiz
            caitlin_ortizalmost 10 years55 popcorn
            great movie and its on netflix if you want to watch it!
            • xgispzx
              xgispzxover 11 years55 popcorn
              Very good movie, its recommended, of course, but read the book first, and this movie will be even better to understand!!!!!
              • jenalmost 12 years
                i love the the movie and the book