The Mouse and His Child
Watch TrailerA mouse and his child, the two parts of a single small wind-up toy, go on a quest to become "self-winding".
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | Japan, United States of America |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family |
| Director | Charles Swenson |
| Runtime | 83 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its philosophical fable on the contrast between fragile toy mechanics and eternal questions of freedom, family, and purpose. Director Fred Wolf relies on the visual poetry of stop-motion to explore themes of gaining autonomy through the metaphor of becoming "self-winding."
What lingers after the final frame is a melancholic, bittersweet resonance—a quiet story for those who listen for hope in the creak of old springs. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Charles Swenson
Best Watched
Best watched quietly in the evening, suited for thoughtful family viewing with children ages 8+.
🎭 Cast
Peter Ustinov
Manny the Rat (voice)
Cloris Leachman
Euterpe (voice)
Sally Kellerman
The Seal (voice)
Andy Devine
The Frog (voice)
Alan Barzman
The Mouse (voice)
Marcy Swenson
The Mouse Child (voice)
John Carradine
The Tramp (voice)
Neville Brand
Iggy (voice)
Regis Cordic
The Clock (voice)
Joan Gerber
The Elephant (voice)
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