The Last Unicorn
“There's magic in believing!”
Synopsis
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.
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Mia Farrow
Unicorn / Amalthea (voice)
Alan Arkin
Schmendrick (voice)
Tammy Grimes
Molly Grue (voice)
Jeff Bridges
Prince Lir (voice)
Christopher Lee
King Haggard (voice)
Angela Lansbury
Mommy Fortuna (voice)
Robert Klein
The Butterfly (voice)
Keenan Wynn
Captain Cully / Harpy (voice)
Paul Frees
Mabruk (voice)
René Auberjonois
The Skull (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
Ruhk (voice)
Don Messick
The Cat (voice)
Jack Lester
Hunter #1 / Old Farmer / Cully's Men (voice)
Nellie Bellflower
The Tree (voice)
Ed Peck
Jack Jingley / Cully's Men (voice)
Ken Jennings
Hunter #2 / Cully's Men
Gerry Beckley
The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
Dewey Bunnell
The 2nd Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 30, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter S. Beagle
- Original Score
- Jimmy Webb
- Original Title
- The Last Unicorn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Peter S. Beagle, Don Duga
Jimmy Webb
Tomoko Kida
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass, Martin Starger
Department Leadership Roster
Tomoko Kida
Editor
Jimmy Webb
Original Music Composer
Peter S. Beagle
Screenplay
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Unicorn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in The Last Unicorn?
The principal cast of The Last Unicorn includes Mia Farrow, Alan Arkin, Tammy Grimes, Jeff Bridges, Christopher Lee.
When was The Last Unicorn released and how long is it?
The Last Unicorn was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Last Unicorn make at the box office?
The Last Unicorn grossed $6.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Unicorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Unicorn was composed by Jimmy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Unicorn?
The Last Unicorn holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).