The Legend of Manxmouse
1979, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Saito.
A ceramic figure of a blue mouse with long ears, stubby legs, and no tail suddenly comes to life. He is a “Manxmouse” as known in the legend. Since he is new to this world, his fearless curiosity leads him to meet a frog couple, an aviator hawk, a stray tiger, and a girl. Although he learns about his ultimate fate-to be eaten by a “Manxcat”-he decides to face this cat and challenge his destiny.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 30 June 1979
- Original title
- トンデモネズミ大活躍
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shunichi Yukimuro, Takako Shigemori
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What The Legend of Manxmouse is based on
The Legend of Manxmouse is adapted from a novel.
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The Legend of Manxmouse runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is The Legend of Manxmouse on?
The Legend of Manxmouse isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 June 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of Manxmouse?
If you liked The Legend of Manxmouse, try The Gruffalo's Child, The Gruffalo, Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers.
Who directed The Legend of Manxmouse?
The Legend of Manxmouse (1979) was directed by Hiroshi Saito and stars Masako Nozawa, Banjo Ginga, Ichiro Nagai.
What is The Legend of Manxmouse based on?
The Legend of Manxmouse is adapted from a novel.