Movie

The Tale of Despereaux

“Small Mouse. Big Dreams.”

★ 6.2(1,027)20081h 33m

The Tale of Despereaux is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Malaysia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Sam Fell, Robert Stevenhagen
Release date: 2008-12-18
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $87,000,000
Budget: $60,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Larger Than Life Productions

The Tale of Despereaux — trailer

About The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 movie in the Adventure, Animation and Family genres, directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen, starring Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Watson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 1,027 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tale of Despereaux in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Matthew Broderick

Despereaux (voice)

Dustin Hoffman

Roscuro (voice)

Emma Watson

Princess Pea (voice)

Tracey Ullman

Miggery Sow (voice)

Kevin Kline

Chef Andre (voice)

Sigourney Weaver

The Narrator (voice)

William H. Macy

Lester (voice)

Stanley Tucci

Boldo (voice)

Ciarán Hinds

Botticelli (voice)

Robbie Coltrane

Gregory (voice)

Tony Hale

Furlough (voice)

Frances Conroy

Antoinette (voice)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookforgivenessloyaltytotalitarian regimemousevillainhonorunlikely friendshipchivalryanimal lead3d animationfantasy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux in Malaysia?+

In Malaysia, The Tale of Despereaux is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Tale of Despereaux on Netflix?+

The Tale of Despereaux is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is The Tale of Despereaux?+

The Tale of Despereaux has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Tale of Despereaux?+

The Tale of Despereaux stars Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman and Kevin Kline.

When did The Tale of Despereaux come out?+

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 movie directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen.

What genre is The Tale of Despereaux?+

The Tale of Despereaux is Adventure, Animation and Family film.

Who directed The Tale of Despereaux?+

The Tale of Despereaux was directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen.