Babar: The Movie(1989)
“A feature-length adventure that's fit for a king!”
Overview
Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it.
Director
Alan Bunce
Studio
Astral Films
Cast
Gordon Pinsent
as King Babar
Elizabeth Hanna
as Queen Celeste / The Lady
Lisa Yamanaka
as Isabelle
Marsha Moreau
as Flora
Bobby Becken
as Pom
Amos Crawley
as Alexander
Gavin Magrath
as Boy Babar
Sarah Polley
as Young Celeste
Charles Kerr
as Rataxes / Rhino Guards
Ray Landry
as Croc
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 10m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Production Companies
Astral Films • Forum Distribution • Nelvana
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Babar: The Movie?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Babar: The Movie (1989).
What is Babar: The Movie about?▼
Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it.
Who directed Babar: The Movie?▼
Babar: The Movie was directed by Alan Bunce and released in 1989. It is a adventure, animation, family, fantasy film.
How long is Babar: The Movie?▼
Babar: The Movie has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
Who stars in Babar: The Movie?▼
The cast of Babar: The Movie includes Gordon Pinsent as King Babar, Elizabeth Hanna as Queen Celeste / The Lady, Lisa Yamanaka as Isabelle, Marsha Moreau as Flora, Bobby Becken as Pom and more.
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