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6.3 / 10(821 votes)IMDbG19911h 15m$40.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

“Look out pardners, there's a new mouse in town!”

Synopsis

Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the west, where they are promised that mice and cats live in peace. Unfortunately, the one making this claim is an oily con artist named Cat R. Waul who is intent on his own sinister plan.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 21, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 28, 2005

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$40.8M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Simon Wells, Phil Nibbelink
Screenplay & Story
Flint Dille
Original Score
James Horner
Original Title
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 15m
Worldwide Gross
$40.8M
Production Studios
Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Amblimation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Simon Wells, Phil Nibbelink

Screenplay & Story

Flint Dille, David Kirschner, Charles Swenson, Don Bluth

Original Score & Music

James Horner

Producers

Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, David Kirschner, Frank Marshall, Robert Watts

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:David KirschnerCharacters:Don Bluth

Department Leadership Roster

James Horner

James Horner

Original Music Composer

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Producer

Flint Dille

Screenplay

Simon Wells

Simon Wells

Director

Phil Nibbelink

Director

Robert Watts

Robert Watts

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

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What is An American Tail: Fievel Goes West about?

Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the west, where they are promised that mice and cats live in peace. Unfortunately, the one making this claim is an oily con artist named Cat R. Waul who is intent on his own sinister plan.

Who directed An American Tail: Fievel Goes West?

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West was directed by Simon Wells, Phil Nibbelink.

Who stars in An American Tail: Fievel Goes West?

The principal cast of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West includes Phillip Glasser, James Stewart, Erica Yohn, Cathy Cavadini, Nehemiah Persoff.

When was An American Tail: Fievel Goes West released and how long is it?

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

How much did An American Tail: Fievel Goes West make at the box office?

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West grossed $40.8M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for An American Tail: Fievel Goes West?

The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Tail: Fievel Goes West was composed by James Horner.

Is An American Tail: Fievel Goes West based on a book or true story?

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Kirschner", Characters: "Don Bluth".

What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Tail: Fievel Goes West?

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).