The Great Mouse Detective
Seen it?1986 | 74 min | Animation, Family, Mystery, Crime, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and adventure fans. If you loved Sherlock Holmes, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$39 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 257K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, Burny Mattinson, David Michener
- Barrie InghamBasil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice)
- Vincent PriceProfessor Ratigan (voice)
- Val BettinDr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
- Susanne PollatschekOlivia Flaversham (voice)
- Candy CandidoFidget (voice)
- Diana ChesneyMrs. Judson (voice)
- Eve BrennerThe Mouse Queen (voice)
- Alan YoungMr. Flaversham (voice)
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes (voice)
- Ellen FitzhughBar Maid (voice)