The Tale of Despereaux

- Release date: December 19, 2008
- Directors: Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen
- Producers: Gary Ross and Allison Thomas
- Distributor: Universal Studios
- Tagline: "A hero doesn't appear until the world really needs one..."
- Earned $10 million opening weekend, behind Yes Man and Seven PoundsBox Office Mojo: Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 animated film based on the novel of the same name written by Kate DiCamillo. Emma Watson and Matthew Broderick voice the characters of Princess Pea and Despereaux, while Sigourney Weaver narrates the story.Official Site: The Tale of Despereaux
Synopsis

A tragic accident, during the Soup Day festival, causes soup to be outlawed in the land of Dor. Despereaux Tilling, a mouse, and Roscuro, a friend he finds in Ratworld, join together for an adventure while trying to reverse the darkness that has fallen on the land of Dor.
Cast Information
- Matthew Broderick - Despereaux Tilling
- Emma Watson - Princess Pea
- Dustin Hoffman - Roscuro
- William H. Macy - Lester
- Kevin Kline - Andre
- Stanley Tucci - Boldo
- Robbie Coltrane - Gregory
- Ciaran Hinds - Botticelli
- Christopher Lloyd -f Hovis
- Tony Hale - Furlough
- Tracey Ullman - Miggery "Mig" Sow

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