Babar: The Movie
“A feature-length adventure that's fit for a king!”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 30, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Bunce
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sauder, J.D. Smith, John de Klein, Raymond Jafelice, Alan Bunce
- Original Score
- Milan Kymlička
- Original Title
- Babar: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Astral Films, Forum Distribution, Nelvana, Ellipse Programme, The Clifford Ross Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bunce
Peter Sauder, J.D. Smith, John de Klein, Raymond Jafelice, Alan Bunce, Laurent de Brunhoff, Jean de Brunhoff, Patrick Loubert, Michael Hirsh
Milan Kymlička
Michael Hirsh
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sauder
Screenplay
J.D. Smith
Screenplay
John de Klein
Screenplay
Raymond Jafelice
Screenplay
Alan Bunce
Director
Alan Bunce
Screenplay
Milan Kymlička
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babar: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babar: The Movie about?
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.
Who directed Babar: The Movie?
Babar: The Movie was directed by Alan Bunce.
Who stars in Babar: The Movie?
The principal cast of Babar: The Movie includes Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna, Lisa Yamanaka, Marsha Moreau, Bobby Becken.
When was Babar: The Movie released and how long is it?
Babar: The Movie was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Babar: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babar: The Movie was composed by Milan Kymlička.
Is Babar: The Movie based on a book or true story?
Babar: The Movie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Laurent de Brunhoff", Characters: "Jean de Brunhoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babar: The Movie?
Babar: The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).