The Tale of Despereaux
2008, English. Directed by Sam Fell & Robert Stevenhagen.
Small Mouse. Big Dreams.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 1,060 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sam FellDirector
- Robert StevenhagenDirector
- 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)
Details
- Released
- 18 December 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Ross
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $87M
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What The Tale of Despereaux is based on
The Tale of Despereaux is based on The Tale of Despereaux, a 2003 novel by Kate DiCamillo.
Novel · 2003
The Tale of Despereaux
By Kate DiCamillo
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The Tale of Despereaux: quick answers
Is The Tale of Despereaux worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,060 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Tale of Despereaux have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tale of Despereaux. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tale of Despereaux parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tale of Despereaux is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Tale of Despereaux on?
The Tale of Despereaux is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of Despereaux?
If you liked The Tale of Despereaux, try An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster, Cinderella and the Secret Prince, Once Upon a Forest.
Who directed The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux (2008) was directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen and stars Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson.
What is The Tale of Despereaux based on?
The Tale of Despereaux is based on The Tale of Despereaux, a 2003 novel by Kate DiCamillo.