An American Tail 1986
“Meet Fievel. In his search to find his family, he discovered America.”
What is An American Tail?
The animated film "An American Tail" tells the story of a young mouse and his family's decision to migrate to a new land. The mouse's family is seeking a better life in a place where they believe they will be free from a particular predator.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 21, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Don Bluth Entertainment
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $84,542,002
- Genres
- Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama
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Overview
The animated film "An American Tail" tells the story of a young mouse and his family's decision to migrate to a new land. The mouse's family is seeking a better life in a place where they believe they will be free from a particular predator. However, the young mouse becomes separated from his family during the journey and must navigate this unfamiliar environment on his own. He faces challenges from the predator he had hoped to avoid, as well as the emotional struggle of being away from his family. The film takes place at the turn of the 20th century, during a time of significant migration and change in the United States. The story follows the young mouse's journey as he tries to find his family and build a new life in his adopted home.
Should you watch it?
“A young mouse named Fievel migrates to America at the turn of the twentieth century.”
- follows a young mouse searching for his family in America
- features a journey to a land without cats
- the young mouse ends up alone in the New World
- feline threats exist in the new land
Watch it if you want to see a young mouse navigate the challenges of the New World alone.
The film deals with themes of separation, loneliness, and felines in an animated adventure format.
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Frequently asked questions
When was An American Tail released?
The film was released on 11/21/1986 in the US.
What is the runtime of An American Tail?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What genres are associated with the movie?
The movie spans adventure, animation, comedy, drama, and family genres.
Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is a young mouse named Fievel.
What rating does the film have?
The film has a G rating.