The Tale of Despereaux

2009 • 93 minutes

About this movie

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. Based on the heartwarming children's bestselling book and featuring the voice talents of an all-star cast, The Tale of Despereaux is a magical, modern fairytale that's destined to win the hearts of young and old alike. 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

Not at all like the amazing book by Kate Di Camillo I came to love and enjoy (Mon dieu)

Very disappointed. They butchered the books plot. Why?

Loved it