Guide Note

Atlantis: The Lost Empire is Disney's 40th full-length animated film. Set in 1914, the film stars Michael J. Fox as the voice of Milo Thatch, an historian intent on finding the lost continent of Atlantis.

Unlike many other Disney cartoon feature films, Atlantis: The Lost Empire does not include any musical numbers and was rated PG for animated violence.

Fast Facts

1. Released: June 15, 2001
2. Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise
3. Starring: Michael J. Fox, Cree Summer, James Garner, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian, David Ogden Stiers, Jim Varney
4. Duration: 95 minutes
5. Budget: $120 million
6. Worldwide box office gross: $186 million
7. Shot in anamorphic widescreen CinemaScope format
8. Straight to DVD sequel Atlantis: Milo's Return was released on May 13, 2003

Bookishly shy museum curator Milo Thatch is determined to carry on his grandfather's legacy and find the famed lost continent of Atlantis. His entreaties are repeatedly dismissed until he meets an old friend of his grandfather's who provides him with his grandfather's lost journal, a 1,000 foot submarine and a crew of highly qualified explorers and archaeologists who accompany Milo on the adventure of a lifetime.