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Babar: The Movie

1989Movie1 h 10 minG

Animation
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A heartwarming, hopeful adventure movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Story

A feature-length adventure that's fit for a king!

Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it.

Feels like

  • Classic Animation
  • Children's Adventure
  • Anthropomorphic Animals
  • Family Friendly
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Traditional Art Style
  • Friendship & Bravery
  • Nostalgic
  • Gentle Humor

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Alan Bunce
Written by
Peter Sauder, Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert
Produced by
Michael Hirsh
Music by
Milan Kymlička

Everyone

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Facts

July 28, 1989 · 1 h 10 min · G

Released
July 28, 1989
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada, France
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Babar: The Movie?"

Questions about Babar: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Babar: The Movie?

The RokuHooplaPluto TVPlexDarkroomAmebatvTubi TV

In the United States, Babar: The Movie streams on Amebatv, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Darkroom, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Babar: The Movie worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Babar: The Movie 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 Babar: The Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Babar: The Movie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.