The tale of Despereaux

Author

Gary Ross

Call Number

• DVD CHILDREN/FAMILY (CEN, OSH)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Voices: Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci, Ciarán Hinds, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Jenkins, Frank Langella, Sigourney Weaver.

Publication Information

Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: G.

Summary

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. The two go on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book by Kate DiCamillo.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.

Special features: Sneak peek of Curious George 2: follow that monkey!; the tale of The tale of Despereaux: a (mostly) non-fictional making-of; top ten uses for oversized ears; interactive map of the Kingdom of Dor; Despereaux's quest game; Build-a-Boldo game; DVD-ROM: printable card creator, recipes, coloring pages, wallpapers, screensavers, printable activities.