The Mouse and His Child
Réalisé par Charles Swenson, Fred WolfAdaptation of Russell Hoban's novel about two mechanical toy mice, and their quest to become "self-winding".
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- Richard18 octobre 2025Don’t let the toy mice fool you, this is no ordinary children’s tale. Adapted from Russell Hoban’s novel, it’s a quiet, surreal meditation on autonomy, loss and the longing to belong. Two windup mice set out to become “self-winding,” but what unfolds is a journey through exploitation, chaos and fragile hope. The animation is modest, the pacing deliberate, but the emotional depth sneaks up on you. The supporting cast, paper people, crows, serpents feels like a dreamscape of metaphors for control and connection. It’s not flashy, but it lingers long after the credits roll. In many ways, this film laid the emotional groundwork for what Toy Story would later popularize. It’s the melancholic godfather of the “living toys” genre, less buddy comedy, more existential ache. Perfect for those who like their nostalgia with a philosophical twist and a touch of melancholy.
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The Mouse and His Child was released on 18 novembre 1977.
The Mouse and His Child was directed by Charles Swenson, Fred Wolf.
The Mouse and His Child has a runtime of 83min.
The Mouse and His Child was produced by Walt deFaria, Mark L. Rosen.
Adaptation of Russell Hoban's novel about two mechanical toy mice, and their quest to become "self-winding".
The key characters in The Mouse and His Child are Manny the Rat (voice) (Peter Ustinov), Euterpe (voice) (Cloris Leachman), The Seal (voice) (Sally Kellerman).
The Mouse and His Child is rated G.
The Mouse and His Child is an Animation, Drame, Familial film.
The Mouse and His Child has an audience rating of 6 out of 10.