The Great Mouse Detective
1986, English. Directed by Ron Clements & John Musker & Burny Mattinson & David Michener.
London's crime-fighting ace on his most baffling case!
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch The Great Mouse Detective
The Great Mouse Detective is streaming on Disney Plus and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ron ClementsDirector
- John MuskerDirector
- Burny MattinsonDirector
- David MichenerDirector
- Barrie InghamBasil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice)
- Vincent PriceProfessor Ratigan (voice)
- Val BettinDr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
- Susanne PollatschekOlivia Flaversham (voice)
- Candy CandidoFidget (voice)
- Diana ChesneyMrs. Judson (voice)
- Eve BrennerThe Mouse Queen (voice)
- Alan YoungMr. Flaversham (voice)
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes (voice)
- Ellen FitzhughBar Maid (voice)
- Walker EdmistonCitizen / Thug Guard (voice)
- Wayne AllwineThug Guard (voice)
Details
- Released
- 2 July 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Matthew O'Callaghan, Peter Young, Ron Clements
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $39M
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What The Great Mouse Detective is based on
The Great Mouse Detective is based on Basil of Baker Street, a 1958 novel series by Eve Titus.
Novel series · 1958
Basil of Baker Street
By Eve Titus
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The Great Mouse Detective: quick answers
Is The Great Mouse Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,868 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Great Mouse Detective have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Mouse Detective. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Mouse Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Mouse Detective is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Mouse Detective on?
The Great Mouse Detective is streaming on Disney Plus and fuboTV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Mouse Detective?
If you liked The Great Mouse Detective, try An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster, Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost, Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright.
Who directed The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker and Burny Mattinson and David Michener and stars Barrie Ingham, Vincent Price, Val Bettin.
What is The Great Mouse Detective based on?
The Great Mouse Detective is based on Basil of Baker Street, a 1958 novel series by Eve Titus.