# The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

English · Released 2008-12-18

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2008 English film. Sigourney Weaver appears in it.

Cast: Sigourney Weaver as The Narrator (voice)

## Storyline
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 adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.

## Common questions

### When was The Tale of Despereaux released?
The Tale of Despereaux was released on 18 December 2008.

### Who stars in The Tale of Despereaux?
Sigourney Weaver star in The Tale of Despereaux.

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