The King and the Mockingbird
1980, French. Directed by Paul Grimault.
A young shepherdess and a chimneysweep plan to get married and escape the clutches of a tyrannical king in love with her, assisted by the guile of a cheeky mockingbird, the king's archenemy.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Paul GrimaultDirector
- Jean MartinL’oiseau (voice)
- Renaud MarxLe ramoneur (voice)
- Agnès VialaLa bergère (voice)
- Pascal MazzottiLe roi (voice)
- Albert MédinaLe belluaire / Le haut hurleur (voice)
- Philippe DerrezLe liftier / Le speaker (voice)
- Raymond BussièresLe chef de la police (voice)
- Roger BlinL’aveugle (voice)
- Claude PiépluLe maire du palais (voice)
- Hubert DeschampsLe sentencieux (voice)
- Jeanne Witta(Voice)
- Jacques Colombat(Voice)
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1980
- Original title
- Le Roi et l'Oiseau
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Paul Grimault, Jacques Prévert
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What The King and the Mockingbird is based on
The King and the Mockingbird is based on The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep (1845) by Hans Christian Andersen.
1845
The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep
By Hans Christian Andersen
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The King and the Mockingbird: quick answers
Is The King and the Mockingbird worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 429 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King and the Mockingbird?
The King and the Mockingbird runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The King and the Mockingbird have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King and the Mockingbird. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King and the Mockingbird parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The King and the Mockingbird yet.
Which OTT platform is The King and the Mockingbird on?
The King and the Mockingbird isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King and the Mockingbird?
If you liked The King and the Mockingbird, try Aladdin, The Girl Without Hands, Song of the Sea.
Who directed The King and the Mockingbird?
The King and the Mockingbird (1980) was directed by Paul Grimault and stars Jean Martin, Renaud Marx, Agnès Viala.
What is The King and the Mockingbird based on?
The King and the Mockingbird is based on The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep (1845) by Hans Christian Andersen.