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The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 animated adventure comedy film directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen (in his feature directorial debut). It is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo.
- $60 million
- December 19, 2008 (United States)
- Gary Ross, Allison Thomas
- William Ross
Dec 19, 2008 · The Tale of Despereaux: Directed by Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen. With Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman. An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.
- Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen
- 114
- 2 min
Dec 19, 2008 · When Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux must find a knight's brave heart within his tiny body and rescue his friend. Once a thriving place of sunshine and delicious soup, the faraway kingdom of Dor has...
- (3.8K)
- Rob Stevenhagen, Sam Fell
- G
- Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Synopsis. The film opens with a ship sailing into the kingdom of Dor, known for its 'Royal Soup Day.' Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman), a rat, is aboard with a human companion, Pietro. Roscuro is mesmerized by the aroma of soup being prepared in the castle's kitchens and he escapes Pietro to find the source.
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Dec 17, 2008 · Roger Ebert December 17, 2008. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "The Tale of Despereaux" is one of the most beautifully drawn animated films I've seen, rendered in enchanting detail and painterly colors by an art department headed by Oliver Adam.
The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess from the rats. The book won the 2004 Newbery Medal award and has been adapted into a film, a video game, and a stage musical.
