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Cast & Crew

Sam Fell
As Ned / Smudge (voice)
Sam Fell
Director
Christopher Lloyd
As Hovis (voice)
Stanley Tucci
As Boldo (voice)
William H. Macy
As Lester (voice)
Dustin Hoffman
As Roscuro (voice)
Sigourney Weaver
As The Narrator (voice)

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What is The Tale of Despereaux about? Toggle content

In the far-off kingdom of Dor, a brave and virtuous mouse named Despereaux dreams of becoming a knight, despite his small size and comically oversized ears. When he's banished from his home for his lofty ambitions, Despereaux embarks on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro. Together, they set out to rescue an endangered princess and save their kingdom from darkness. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wise-cracking rat named Chiaroscuro and a kind-hearted serving girl named Miggery Sow. With its themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself, The Tale of Despereaux is a charming and thrilling animated adventure that will delight viewers of all ages.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Tale of Despereaux include Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Horton Hears a Who!, Frozen, The Incredibles.

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The Tale of Despereaux was released in theaters on December 19, 2008.

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The Tale of Despereaux was released for streaming on January 1, 2013.