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Movie Info

Release Date: November 21, 1986
Runtime: 80 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama Adventure Comedy Family Animation
Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $84,542,002
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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76%
Tomatometer
38
38/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
1,432 votes
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6.9/10
IMDb
61,417 votes
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An American Tail

1986

"A journey of hope, where dreams take flight."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Fievel y el Nuevo Mundo? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: FiΓ©vel et le nouveau monde? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Feivel, der Mauswanderer? πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NO: Et amerikansk eventyr Fivel - Reisen til Amerika? πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SV: Fievel och den nya vΓ€rlden? All international titles (9) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $84,542,002
Profit $75,542,002
ROI +839.4% (9.4x)

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An American Tail is directed by Don Bluth .

Cast of An American Tail

Erica Yohn as Mama Mousekewitz (voice) in An American Tail
Erica Yohn
Mama Mousekewitz (voice)
Nehemiah Persoff as Papa Mousekewitz (voice) in An American Tail
Nehemiah Persoff
Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
John Finnegan as Warren T. Rat (voice) in An American Tail
John Finnegan
Warren T. Rat (voice)

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Keywords

#new york city 231 #villain 133 #good versus evil 48 #cat 17 #american dream 12 #mouse 7 #immigration 7 #cossack 3 #pogrom 2 #hanukkah 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about An American Tail

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  • The character designs in An American Tail were influenced by the work of traditional European animators, which contributed to the film's unique visual style.

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  • Fievel's journey mirrors the real-life experiences of many immigrants who arrived in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the themes of hope and perseverance.

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  • Christopher Plummer, who voiced the villainous cat, is known for his deep, resonant voice, which added a menacing quality to the character of Gussie Mausheimer.

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  • During the production, Don Bluth and his team faced challenges in creating the film's emotional depth, leading to several rewrites of key scenes to enhance character development.

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  • In one scene, a street sign can be seen that reads 'Mulberry Street,' a nod to the famous street in Manhattan that is historically significant to immigrant communities.

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  • There is a scene where Fievel's hat disappears and reappears, which can be seen as a minor continuity error in the film.

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