American Tail, An (1986), G-Rated, 1 hr 21 min
An American Tail Runtime: 81 minutes Rating: G Studio: Amblin Entertainment / Sullivan Bluth Studios / Universal Pictures Franchise: An American Tail Franchise Position: Original film Tagline: A little mouse’s big dream of family, hope, and freedom. Trailer link Cast List Ratings My rating: 7 Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 77% Metacritic rating: 38% Plot Summary In 1885 Russia, the Jewish Mousekewitz family flees an anti-Semitic attack, hoping for a better life in America—but their young son Fievel is swept overboard during the voyage. Alone in New York, Fievel braves hardship, meets new friends like Tony and Bridget, unearths Warren T. Rat’s deception, and ultimately reunites with his family through courage and ingenuity. Critics Review Upon release, the film was praised for its animation and emotional depth, but some critics, like Siskel and Ebert, thought it was too dark for younger viewers. Rotten Tomatoes sco...