An American Tail
“Meet Fievel. In his search to find his family, he discovered America.”
A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.
Where to watch An American Tail in United States
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Where is An American Tail streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About An American Tail
An American Tail is a 1986 English-language adventure, animation and comedy film directed by Don Bluth. The cast is led by Phillip Glasser, Erica Yohn, Nehemiah Persoff. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
An American Tail was produced by Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Don Bluth Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 21, 1986, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $85 million worldwide.
- Director
- Don Bluth
- Writers
- Tony Geiss, David Kirschner, Judy Freudberg
- Release date
- November 21, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $85 million
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Don Bluth Entertainment
An American Tail cast & crew
An American Tail was directed by Don Bluth and written by Tony Geiss, David Kirschner, and Judy Freudberg.
The cast features Phillip Glasser as Fievel Mousekewitz (voice), Erica Yohn as Mama Mousekewitz (voice), Nehemiah Persoff as Papa Mousekewitz (voice), Amy Green as Tanya Mousekewitz (voice), Christopher Plummer as Henri (voice), and John Finnegan as Warren T. Rat (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner and it was produced by Don Bluth and Steven Spielberg.
Is An American Tail worth watching?
An American Tail holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,465 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and comedy, An American Tail is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch An American Tail
An American Tail isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of An American Tail
Phillip Glasser
Fievel Mousekewitz (voice)
Erica Yohn
Mama Mousekewitz (voice)
Nehemiah Persoff
Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
Amy Green
Tanya Mousekewitz (voice)
Christopher Plummer
Henri (voice)
John Finnegan
Warren T. Rat (voice)
Will Ryan
Digit (voice)
Hal Smith
Moe (voice)
Pat Musick
Tony Toponi (voice)
Cathianne Blore
Bridget (voice)
Neil Ross
Honest John (voice)
Madeline Kahn
Gussie Mausheimer (voice)
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An American Tail — FAQs
▸Where can I watch An American Tail in United States?
An American Tail is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is An American Tail in?
An American Tail is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is An American Tail?
An American Tail runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is An American Tail rated?
An American Tail is rated G. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,465 ratings.
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