Babar: King of the Elephants
“Long live happiness!”
Synopsis
Babar is a young elephant in the great forest. Whilst out with his mother a hunter kills his mother and he flees to escape the same fate. He eventually finds himself in a human city and experiences the many differences between city and forest life. Treated as an outsider he is taken in by an elderly woman, dressed in fancy suits, taught to write and count and is brought up in human culture.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Philip Williams
Zephir
Wayne Robson
Marabou / Sales Manager
Ellen-Ray Hennessy
Babar's Mother / Misfortune
Kristin Fairlie
Young Babar
Dan Lett
King Babar
Chris Wiggins
Cornelius
Jennifer Martini
Young Celeste
Kyle Fairlie
Young Arthur / Alexander
Elizabeth Hanna
Madame
Paul Haddad
Elevator Boy / Tailor
Janet-Laine Green
Queen Celeste
Amos Crawley
Uncle Arthur
Allen Stewart-Coates
Rataxes
Kristen Bone
Flora
Cody Jones
Pom
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Jafelice
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sauder, Raymond Jafelice, Jean de Brunhoff, Laurent de Brunhoff
- Original Score
- Brent Barkman, Carl Lenox, Gréco Casadesus, Pete Coulman, Tim Thorney, Tom Thorney
- Original Title
- Babar: King of the Elephants
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Nelvana, Home Made Movies, TV-Loonland, The Clifford Ross Company, Alliance Atlantis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Jafelice
Peter Sauder, Raymond Jafelice, Jean de Brunhoff, Laurent de Brunhoff
Brent Barkman, Carl Lenox, Gréco Casadesus, Pete Coulman, Tim Thorney, Tom Thorney
Noda Tsamardos, Karen Lawrie
Merle-Anne Ridley, Hasmi Ferguson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sauder
Writer
Merle-Anne Ridley
Producer
Raymond Jafelice
Writer
Noda Tsamardos
Editor
Hasmi Ferguson
Producer
Karen Lawrie
Editor
Raymond Jafelice
Director
Brent Barkman
Original Music Composer
Carl Lenox
Original Music Composer
Gréco Casadesus
Original Music Composer
Pete Coulman
Original Music Composer
Tim Thorney
Original Music Composer
Tom Thorney
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babar: King of the Elephants.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Babar: King of the Elephants.
My Movies
MovieLens[30K:40K]
list0
All Watched Films
Pluto TV US - Animation Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Pluto TV (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Missing Mine
Similar Titles to Babar: King of the Elephants
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.4
6.8
7.8
5.8
9.0
5.4
7.8
6.5
7.0
6.9
6.7
6.4
6.1
7.0
4.4
7.0
More Like Babar: King of the Elephants
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Babar: King of the Elephants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babar: King of the Elephants about?
Babar is a young elephant in the great forest. Whilst out with his mother a hunter kills his mother and he flees to escape the same fate. He eventually finds himself in a human city and experiences the many differences between city and forest life. Treated as an outsider he is taken in by an elderly woman, dressed in fancy suits, taught to write and count and is brought up in human culture.
Who directed Babar: King of the Elephants?
Babar: King of the Elephants was directed by Raymond Jafelice.
Who stars in Babar: King of the Elephants?
The principal cast of Babar: King of the Elephants includes Philip Williams, Wayne Robson, Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Kristin Fairlie, Dan Lett.
When was Babar: King of the Elephants released and how long is it?
Babar: King of the Elephants was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Babar: King of the Elephants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babar: King of the Elephants was composed by Brent Barkman, Carl Lenox, Gréco Casadesus, Pete Coulman, Tim Thorney, Tom Thorney.
Is Babar: King of the Elephants based on a book or true story?
Babar: King of the Elephants is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jean de Brunhoff", Book: "Laurent de Brunhoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babar: King of the Elephants?
Babar: King of the Elephants holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).