The Last Unicorn(1982)
“There's magic in believing!”
Overview
A unicorn learns from a riddle-speaking butterfly that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the monstrous Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard.
Director
Jules Bass
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Mia Farrow
as Unicorn / Amalthea (voice)
Alan Arkin
as Schmendrick (voice)
Tammy Grimes
as Molly Grue (voice)
Jeff Bridges
as Prince Lir (voice)
Christopher Lee
as King Haggard (voice)
Angela Lansbury
as Mommy Fortuna (voice)
Robert Klein
as The Butterfly (voice)
Keenan Wynn
as Captain Cully / Harpy (voice)
Paul Frees
as Mabruk (voice)
René Auberjonois
as The Skull (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
as Ruhk (voice)
Don Messick
as The Cat (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Rankin/Bass Productions • ITC Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Unicorn?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Last Unicorn (1982).
What is The Last Unicorn about?▼
A unicorn learns from a riddle-speaking butterfly that she is supposedly the last of her kind, all the others having been herded away by the monstrous Red Bull. The unicorn sets out to discover the truth behind the butterfly's words. She is eventually joined on her quest by Schmendrick, a second-rate magician, and Molly Grue, a middle-aged woman who dreamed all her life of seeing a unicorn. Their journey leads them far from home, all the way to the castle of King Haggard.
Who directed The Last Unicorn?▼
The Last Unicorn was directed by Jules Bass and released in 1982. It is a fantasy, animation, family, adventure film.
How long is The Last Unicorn?▼
The Last Unicorn has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Last Unicorn?▼
The cast of The Last Unicorn includes Mia Farrow as Unicorn / Amalthea (voice), Alan Arkin as Schmendrick (voice), Tammy Grimes as Molly Grue (voice), Jeff Bridges as Prince Lir (voice), Christopher Lee as King Haggard (voice) and more.
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