The Tale of Despereaux
Directed by Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell
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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Top 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)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux online?
The Tale of Despereaux is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Tale of Despereaux on Netflix?
No — The Tale of Despereaux is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The Tale of Despereaux online?
Yes. In United States, The Tale of Despereaux can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Tale of Despereaux?
As of November 4, 2026, The Tale of Despereaux is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Germany, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
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