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.
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The Tale of Despereaux Official Trailer #1 - Dustin Hoffman Movie (2008) HD
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Frequently asked questions about The Tale of Despereaux
Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux in the United States?
The Tale of Despereaux is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux scores 6.2 on The Movie Database, 6.1 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 57 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux stars Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman, and Kevin Kline. Robert Stevenhagen is the director and Sam Fell is the director.
How long is The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did The Tale of Despereaux come out?
The Tale of Despereaux was released on December 18, 2008.
Which studio made The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux was produced by Larger Than Life Productions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The Tale of Despereaux?
The Tale of Despereaux was made on a budget of $60,000,000.
How much did The Tale of Despereaux make at the box office?
The Tale of Despereaux grossed $87,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $60,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.