The Tale of Despereaux (2008) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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The Tale of Despereaux (2008) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Matthew Broderick as Despereaux (voice)
- Dustin Hoffman as Roscuro (voice)
- Emma Watson as Princess Pea (voice)
- Tracey Ullman as Miggery Sow (voice)
- Kevin Kline as Chef Andre (voice)
- Sigourney Weaver as The Narrator (voice)
- William H. Macy as Lester (voice)
- Stanley Tucci as Boldo (voice)
- Ciarán Hinds as Botticelli (voice)
- Robbie Coltrane as Gregory (voice)
- Tony Hale as Furlough (voice)
- Frances Conroy as Antoinette (voice)
- Frank Langella as Mayor (voice)
- Richard Jenkins as Principal (voice)
- Christopher Lloyd as Hovis (voice)
Why Watch The Tale of Despereaux?
The Vibe: The Tale of Despereaux is a captivating and well-crafted adventure and animation and family movie from 2008. Directed by Sam Fell, and starring Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson Once upon a time.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, The Tale of Despereaux retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends adventure with animation elements, The Tale of Despereaux deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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