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Tales of the Night

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2011 | 84 min | Fantasy, Animation

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans and animation lovers. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Six exotic fables, each unfold in a unique locale, from Tibet, to medieval Europe, an Aztec kingdom, the African plains, and even the Land of the Dead.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michel Ocelot

  • Julien BéramisLe garçon / Les héros (voice)
  • Marine GrisetLa fille / Les héroïnes (voice)
  • Yves BarsacqTéo / le Sorcier (voice)
  • Olivier ClaverieLe grand berger / Le roi des morts / Le roi du Tibet (voice)
  • Michel EliasLe Père / le Vieillard Antillais / le Monarque voisin / le Tuteur (voice)
  • Isabelle GuiardLa Sœur Aînée / la Fée des Caresses (voice)
  • Olivia BrunauxLa Belle Fille (voice)
  • Louise RossignonLa Petite Fille (voice)
  • Christophe RossignonL’Évêque (voice)
  • Michel OcelotMélonghé (voice)