The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
A brilliant mouse detective and his sidekick race to foil a diabolical plot in a whimsical, brisk adventure.
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 intense is The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated G.
What The Great Mouse Detective feels like
- Tone
- whimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Great Mouse Detective
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Is The Great Mouse Detective for you?
Is The Great Mouse Detective scary?
Only a little. The Great Mouse Detective has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Great Mouse Detective gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Great Mouse Detective sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Great Mouse Detective OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective runs 1h 14m.
Where can I stream The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Great Mouse Detective have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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