Babar: The Movie(1989)
A feature-length adventure that's fit for a king!
Babar: The Movie Synopsis
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.
Babar: The Movie (1989) is a adventure, animation, family and fantasy film directed by Alan Bunce, released on July 28, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna, Lisa Yamanaka and Marsha Moreau. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Bunce
- Writers:
- John de Klein, Peter Sauder, J.D. Smith
- Composer:
- Milan Kymlička
- Production:
- Astral Films, Forum Distribution, Nelvana, Ellipse Programme, The Clifford Ross Company
- Status:
- Released
Babar: The Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gordon Pinsent
as King Babar
Elizabeth Hanna
as Queen Celeste / The Lady
Lisa Yamanaka
as Isabelle
- Marsha Moreau
Marsha Moreau
as Flora
- Bobby Becken
Bobby Becken
as Pom
Amos Crawley
as Alexander
- Gavin Magrath
Gavin Magrath
as Boy Babar
Sarah Polley
as Young Celeste
- Charles Kerr
Charles Kerr
as Rataxes / Rhino Guards
Ray Landry
as Croc
Stephen Ouimette
as Pompadour
Chris Wiggins
as Cornelius
Key crew
Directed by Alan Bunce, written by John de Klein, Peter Sauder and J.D. Smith.
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Babar: The Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 50 ratings.
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Babar: The Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Babar: The Movie online?
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Babar: The Movie (1989) is available to stream on Amebatv Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Babar: The Movie?
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The main cast of Babar: The Movie (1989) includes Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna, Lisa Yamanaka, Marsha Moreau and Bobby Becken. The film was directed by Alan Bunce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Babar: The Movie released?
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Babar: The Movie was released on July 28, 1989 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Babar: The Movie worth watching?
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Babar: The Movie (1989) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.