An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

1999 • 78 min • Adventure · Animation · Fantasy · Family · Mystery

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Synopsis

Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's rodents, Fievel and his friends team up with a reporter to chase after the scoop of the century and -- just maybe -- get a close-up look at the bad guy himself!

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

155 reviews

63 Audience · 155 · 100%

Fievel and his friends investigate a mysterious "Night Monster" that

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

A large, shadowy "monster" figure is featured
Some chase scenes may be intense for very young viewers

What it models well

Curiosity and problem-solving
Friendship and teamwork
Courage in the face of fear

Talk about it after

The importance of looking for facts before jumping to conclusions
How heroes sometimes aren't what they seem
The difference between being brave and being foolish

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