@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.
Quick Stats
7.4
TMDB Rating
961
Votes
1h 23m
Runtime
$7.0M
Budget
$14.7M
Box Office
210%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorDon Bluth
WriterRobert C. O'Brien
CinematographyJue Jiuliano
ComposerJerry Goldsmith
EditorJeffrey C. Patch
Production DesignDon Moore
Produced by
United ArtistsAuroraDon Bluth EntertainmentMrs. BrisbyMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Elizabeth Hartman
Mrs. Brisby (voice)
Derek Jacobi
Nicodemus (voice)
Arthur Malet
Mr. Ages (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Jeremy (voice)
Hermione Baddeley
Auntie Shrew (voice)
Shannen Doherty
Teresa (voice)
Wil Wheaton
Martin (voice)
J
Jodi Hicks
Cynthia (voice)
I
Ina Fried
Timothy (voice)
John Carradine
Great Owl (voice)
Peter Strauss
Justin (voice)
Paul Shenar
Jenner (voice)
T
Tom Hatten
Farmer Fitzgibbons (voice)
Lucille Bliss
Mrs. Fitzgibbons (voice)
Aldo Ray
Sullivan (voice)
