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Babar: The Movie

“A feature-length adventure that's fit for a king!”

★ 5.8(49)19891h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Bunce
Release date: 1989-07-28
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Astral Films

About Babar: The Movie

Babar: The Movie is a 1989 movie in the Adventure, Animation and Family genres, directed by Alan Bunce, starring Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna and Lisa Yamanaka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Babar: The Movie in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it.

Cast

Gordon Pinsent

King Babar

Elizabeth Hanna

Queen Celeste / The Lady

Lisa Yamanaka

Isabelle

Marsha Moreau

Flora

Bobby Becken

Pom

Amos Crawley

Alexander

Gavin Magrath

Boy Babar

Sarah Polley

Young Celeste

Charles Kerr

Rataxes / Rhino Guards

Ray Landry

Croc

Themes & keywords

slaverymusicalrhinocerosprison escapecartoon elephant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Babar: The Movie in Japan?+

Babar: The Movie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Babar: The Movie on Netflix?+

Babar: The Movie is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Babar: The Movie?+

Babar: The Movie has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Babar: The Movie?+

Babar: The Movie stars Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna, Lisa Yamanaka, Marsha Moreau and Bobby Becken.

When did Babar: The Movie come out?+

Babar: The Movie is a 1989 movie directed by Alan Bunce.

What genre is Babar: The Movie?+

Babar: The Movie is Adventure, Animation, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed Babar: The Movie?+

Babar: The Movie was directed by Alan Bunce.