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Horton Hears a Who! 2008

“Horton hears more than anyone believes.”

★ 6.5/10 · 3,583 votes G AnimationComedyFamilyAdventureFantasy Released
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What is Horton Hears a Who!?

The film Horton Hears a Who is a story about an imaginative elephant. An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
86 minutes
Release date
Mar 3, 2008
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation
Budget
$85,000,000
Revenue
$298,572,799
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
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Overview

The film Horton Hears a Who is a story about an imaginative elephant. An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle. The community around him does not share his beliefs and thinks he has lost his mind. Horton's determination to save the speck drives the story forward. The story revolves around Horton's efforts to protect the tiny speck. Horton's imagination and determination are central to the plot. The film tells the story of Horton's journey to save the tiny particle. The community's skepticism of Horton's claims adds to the story. Horton's character is the focus of the narrative.

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Should you watch it?

“An imaginative elephant discovers a microscopic world on a speck of dust and fights to protect it.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a classic book
  • family-friendly humor
Keep in mind
  • some viewers may find the premise repetitive

Watch it if you enjoy animated adaptations of Dr. Seuss stories.

The film is rated G and is suitable for general audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this movie based on a book?

Yes, the film is based on the 1954 children's book by Dr. Seuss.

What is the genre of the film?

It is an animated adventure comedy film.

When was the film released?

The film was released in the United States in 2008.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-six minutes.

What is the central conflict?

Horton struggles to protect a microscopic community from neighbors who refuse to believe it exists.