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Cast
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)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresAdventure, Animation, Family
Votes1,035
DirectorRobert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell
WritersGary Ross
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Tale of Despereaux
About The Tale of Despereaux
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.
Directed by Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell, The Tale of Despereaux leans on a strong ensemble — Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 2008.
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