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An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

1999Movie1 h 18 minG

Animation
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–39%

A hopeful, intriguing adventure movie about mystery and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's rodents, Fievel and his friends team up with a reporter to chase after the scoop of the century and -- just maybe -- get a close-up look at the bad guy himself!

Feels like

  • Animated Mystery
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Turn-of-the-Century New York
  • Charming Characters
  • Classic Animation Style
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Historical Setting
  • Feel-Good Story

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Larry Latham
Written by
David Kirschner, Len Uhley
Produced by
Larry Latham
Music by
Michael Tavera

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 6, 1999 · 1 h 18 min · G

Released
October 6, 1999
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Family, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Baby Carriage, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Dream Sequence +9

  • Baby Carriage
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Dream Sequence
  • Fear Is Normal
  • Oh God, with the Verbing!
  • Old-Timey Bathing Suit
  • Minion Maracas
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Impersonating an Officer
  • Dream Intro
  • Karma Houdini Warranty
  • Catapult Nightmare

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster?"

Questions about An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster?

In the United States, you can rent or buy An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.7).

Is An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster use?

Baby CarriageAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherDream SequenceFear Is NormalOh God, with the Verbing!Old-Timey Bathing SuitMinion MaracasDefrosting Ice QueenImpersonating an OfficerDream IntroKarma Houdini WarrantyCatapult Nightmareand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Baby Carriage, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, and Dream Sequence.