Stuart Little (1999)

The Little family adopt a charming young mouse named Stuart, but the family cat wants rid of him.

Director:

Rob Minkoff

Writers:

E.B. White (book), M. Night Shyamalan (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael J. Fox	...	Stuart Little (voice)
Geena Davis	...	Mrs. Little
Hugh Laurie	...	Mr. Little
Jonathan Lipnicki	...	George Little
Nathan Lane	...	Snowbell (voice)
Chazz Palminteri	...	Smokey (voice)
Steve Zahn	...	Monty (voice)
Jim Doughan	...	Lucky (voice)
David Alan Grier	...	Red (voice)
Bruno Kirby	...	Mr. Stout (voice)
Jennifer Tilly	...	Mrs. Stout (voice)
Stan Freberg	...	Race Announcer (voice)
Jeffrey Jones	...	Uncle Crenshaw
Connie Ray	...	Aunt Tina
Allyce Beasley	...	Aunt Beatrice

Storyline

In New York City, you would come across a small house, home to a family known as the Littles. You would happen to think of them as the nicest family you'd ever meet. One day, Fredrick and Eleanor, both parents and Littles, ho to and orphanage to find a brother for their son, George. While at it, they meet Stuart, a small, but charming mouse, who apparently, is human-civilized. They adopt him, and everyone, even George, loves him. But there is one problem with Stuart's life, Snowbell, the Little family cat, who wants him. But when trouble starts up almost immediately, Stuart must make it back to his home-before snowbell's friends find out about him

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Plot Keywords:

alley cat | cat actor | boat | boy | central park | 

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Taglines:

The Little Family Just Got Bigger

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Showbizz.net [fr] [Canada] Sony Pictures

Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English Dutch

Release Date:

17 December 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stuart Little, un ratón en la familia

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$133,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,018,223, 19 December 1999, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$140,035,367

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$300,135,367

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation,Franklin/Waterman Productions,Global Medien KG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jack Davenport were considered for the role of Mr. Stout.

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Goofs

In the scene when George throws his pajamas down the laundry shoot with Stuart tangled up in them the bottoms are already in the basket.

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Quotes

Monty, the Mouth: You know, I'm not picky as long as it ain't meat loaf. That stuff gives me gas, something awful.
Snowbell: I'm sorry, it's meat loaf.
Monty, the Mouth: Oh well, beggars can't be choosers. Load me up and light a match!
Snowbell: [Monty tries to go into the kitchen, but Snowbell tries stopping him, so he won't see Stuart and possibly humiliate him] No, Monty. Stop. You don't wonna do that.
Monty, the Mouth: Why? I eat from garbage cans, drink from public toilets. Like a little gas is gonna bother me.
[he walks through the cat door to the kitchen]
Snowbell: No, ...

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are shown on a typewriter.

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Connections

Referenced in Everything Wrong with...: The Stuart Little Critic - Best of the Hotline (2014)

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Soundtracks

I Need to Know
Performed by R Angels

User Reviews

great family film with a good heart

Both "Stuart Little" and its first sequel, titled "Stuart Little 2" are two nice little family films that I recommend for their effective blend of drama, adult humor that never goes out of hand, controlled suspense and violence as well as language, and yet it never gets so immature as to become only for the kids. Some critics thought that the movie might have had some moments too intense or unsuited for young children. I was eight years old when I first saw this film and it never bothered me. I was surprised to find swearing in this film, but again, it didn't degrade the film because it was sparingly used and by that I mean it was only used once or twice.

The character of Stuart is very effectively brought onto the screen. The mouse is entirely computer-generated in an efficient way and the contributions of Michael J. Fox's voice work out very well. The same goes for the other animated characters. All of the live-action performances were well-done and they blended in perfectly with the CGI characters.

"Stuart Little" has a good heart and it is can be a very warm little family movie for everybody to enjoy. I still enjoy it nine years after I first saw the film and I do recommend it. It's a film that will suit audience members of all ages. As long as you enjoy family films.