IMDb >
Mousehunt (1997)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsMousehunt (1997) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 32 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 4 NEW) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
19 December 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
The funniest movie of the year! morePlot:
Two stumblebum inheritors are determined to rid their antique house of a mouse who is equally determined to stay where he is. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(15 articles)
Adam Rifkin (From The Wrap. 4 May 2009, 5:40 PM, PDT)
Evans Left Hollywood To Save His Marriage
(From WENN. 4 December 2008, 4:17 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Predictable..... But Fun! more (77 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Nathan Lane | ... | Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz | |
| Lee Evans | ... | Lars Smuntz | |
| Vicki Lewis | ... | April Smuntz | |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Alexander Falko | |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Ernie and Lars' Lawyer | |
| Michael Jeter | ... | Quincy Thorpe | |
| Debra Christofferson | ... | Ingrid | |
| Camilla Søeberg | ... | Hilde, the Bench Lady (as Camilla Soeberg) | |
| Ian Abercrombie | ... | Auctioneer | |
| Annabelle Gurwitch | ... | Roxanne Atkins | |
| Eric Poppick | ... | The Banker | |
| Ernie Sabella | ... | Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner | |
| William Hickey | ... | Rudolph Smuntz | |
| Christopher Walken | ... | Caeser, the Exterminator | |
| Cliff Emmich | ... | Mayor McKrinle |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Mouse Hunt (International: English title) (alternative spelling)Mouse Trap (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG for language, comic sensuality and mayhem.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
98 min | Germany:93 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Brazil:Livre | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Philippines:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (TV rating) | Australia:PG (original rating) | Belgium:KT | Chile:TE | Finland:K-8/5 | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PGFun Stuff
Trivia:
A rare commercial spot for the film not included in the either the VHS or DVD features a dramatic voice-over introduction "A story about a mouse..." which slowly pans to the shadow outline of the famous Disney character. Then the camera quickly cuts to show that it's actually the little guy from Mousehunt holding a pair of toothpick speared olives which he had been holding close to his head. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the scene when Lars is alone inside the factory, you can clearly see an arm behind the big fan pulling the thread from his jacket. You can even see a watch on the arm. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Lars: [at their father's funeral, they carry his coffin down the steps of a cathedral] Hold your end up higher, you're not holding it.
Ernie: I am too.
Lars: You are not.
Ernie: Don't worry about me. Hey, isn't that suit charcoal?
Lars: No.
Ernie: Looks charcoal gray to me, some gray polyester blend. Couldn't even find a black suit for your own father's funeral.
Lars: It's black.
Ernie: No, I'm sure it's gray.
Lars: It's black.
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple (#25.13)" (2000) moreSoundtrack:
Artist's Life moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (77 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Mousehunt (1997) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Country Cousin | When the Cat's Away | Yours, Mine and Ours | Matilda | Problem Child |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |














Nathan Lane and Lee Evans star in this fun and sometimes touching film as brothers Ernie and Lars who inherit a mansion from their father. They are really dissapointed when the mansion turns out to be an old dump! They're keen when they find out that it's worth an absolute mint! They go about selling it to a collector of LaRue houses for loadsa dosh but there's one problem.....the mouse living in it! Throughout most of the movie we see the two comic stars chasing after the mouse and coming off the worse for it! It's fairly predictable but still very funny and the storyline and the scripts are actually quite original. Nathan Lane was pretty good in this movie as was Lee Evans. I'd say that this movie appeals to adults and kids because it has a decent storyline and engaging comic moments. 8/10