The King and the Mockingbird
A young shepherdess and a chimneysweep plan to get married and escape the clutches of a tyrannical king in love with her, assisted by the guile of a cheeky mockingbird, the king's archenemy.
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Where is The King and the Mockingbird streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| France | Sooner, Benshi Amazon Channel, SFR Play | Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
About The King and the Mockingbird
The King and the Mockingbird is a 1980 French-language animation, family and fantasy film directed by Paul Grimault. The cast is led by Jean Martin, Renaud Marx, Agnès Viala. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 400 ratings.
The King and the Mockingbird was produced by Les Films Paul Grimault, Les Films Gibé, and Antenne 2 and made in France. It was released on March 19, 1980.
- Director
- Paul Grimault
- Writers
- Jacques Prévert, Paul Grimault
- Release date
- March 19, 1980
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Paul Grimault, Les Films Gibé, Antenne 2
The King and the Mockingbird cast & crew
The King and the Mockingbird was directed by Paul Grimault and written by Jacques Prévert and Paul Grimault.
The cast features Jean Martin as L’oiseau (voice), Renaud Marx as Le ramoneur (voice), Agnès Viala as La bergère (voice), Pascal Mazzotti as Le roi (voice), Albert Médina as Le belluaire / Le haut hurleur (voice), and Philippe Derrez as Le liftier / Le speaker (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wojciech Kilar, cinematography is by Gérard Soirant, and it was produced by André Sarrut and Robert Dorfmann.
Is The King and the Mockingbird worth watching?
The King and the Mockingbird holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 427 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and fantasy, The King and the Mockingbird is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The King and the Mockingbird
Jean Martin
L’oiseau (voice)
Renaud Marx
Le ramoneur (voice)
Agnès Viala
La bergère (voice)
Pascal Mazzotti
Le roi (voice)
Albert Médina
Le belluaire / Le haut hurleur (voice)
Philippe Derrez
Le liftier / Le speaker (voice)
Raymond Bussières
Le chef de la police (voice)
Roger Blin
L’aveugle (voice)
Claude Piéplu
Le maire du palais (voice)
Hubert Deschamps
Le sentencieux (voice)
Jeanne Witta
(Voice)
Jacques Colombat
(Voice)
The King and the Mockingbird — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The King and the Mockingbird in United States?
The King and the Mockingbird is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The King and the Mockingbird in?
The King and the Mockingbird is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The King and the Mockingbird?
The King and the Mockingbird runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is The King and the Mockingbird rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 427 ratings.
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