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The Great Mouse Detective

1986Movie1 h 14 minG

Animation Family

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A nostalgic, wholesome animated movie about crime and mystery.

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, tears or brutality.

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Story

London's crime-fighting ace on his most baffling case!

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

Feels like

Sherlockian Homage
Victorian Mouse Noir
Nostalgic Disney Classic
Whimsical Mystery
Villainous Charm
Family Adventure
Steampunk Aesthetic
Comfort Watch
Classic 2D Animation

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker, Burny Mattinson
Written by: Bruce Morris, Ron Clements, Matthew O'Callaghan
Produced by: Burny Mattinson, Ron Miller
Music by: Henry Mancini

Everyone

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Facts

July 2, 1986 · 1 h 14 min · G

Released: July 2, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 14 min
Age rating: G
Content: Violence
Genres: Animation, Family, Mystery, Crime, Adventure
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $14 million
Box office: $39 million
Available in: 79 countries

Tropes

Staggered Zoom, Karmic Death, Monumental Damage +9

Staggered Zoom
Karmic Death
Monumental Damage
Complexity Addiction
Expy
Intoxication Ensues
Trapped in Villainy
Does This Remind You of Anything?
Gratuitous Laboratory Flasks
Rage Breaking Point
Villain Opening Scene
Mood Whiplash

12 of 337 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Mouse Detective?"

Questions about The Great Mouse Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Mouse Detective?

In the United States, The Great Mouse Detective streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 67 other countries.

Is The Great Mouse Detective worth watching?

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 73).

Is The Great Mouse Detective okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching The Great Mouse Detective?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Great Mouse Detective plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Great Mouse Detective use?

Staggered ZoomKarmic DeathMonumental DamageComplexity AddictionExpyIntoxication EnsuesTrapped in VillainyDoes This Remind You of Anything?Gratuitous Laboratory FlasksRage Breaking PointVillain Opening SceneMood Whiplashand 325 more

TV Tropes lists 337 tropes for it, including Staggered Zoom, Karmic Death, and Monumental Damage.