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The Tale of Despereaux

6.220081h 33mUMovieAdventureAnimationFamily

Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing…

DirectorsRobert Stevenhagen·Sam Fell
WriterGary Ross
ProducersGary Ross·William Sargent

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Cast · Directed by Robert Stevenhagen

MBMatthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
Despereaux (voice)
DHDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Roscuro (voice)
EWEmma Watson
Emma Watson
Princess Pea (voice)
TUTracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman
Miggery Sow (voice)
KKKevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Chef Andre (voice)
SWSigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
The Narrator (voice)
WMWilliam H. Macy
William H. Macy
Lester (voice)
STStanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Boldo (voice)
CHCiarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Botticelli (voice)
RCRobbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Gregory (voice)
THTony Hale
Tony Hale
Furlough (voice)
FCFrances Conroy
Frances Conroy
Antoinette (voice)

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The Tale of Despereaux — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tale of Despereaux?

The Tale of Despereaux is streaming on YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Tale of Despereaux on Netflix?

No, The Tale of Despereaux is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is The Tale of Despereaux on Amazon Prime Video?

The Tale of Despereaux isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Tale of Despereaux for free?

The Tale of Despereaux is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.