Stuart Little

The Little family just got bigger.

1999 • 84 min • Family · Fantasy · Comedy · Adventure

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Synopsis

When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic. Stuart resolves to face these difficulties with as much pluck and courage as he can muster.

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Best from age 5

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When the kind Little family adopts Stuart, a charming talking mouse, he must learn to navigate a new home with a skeptical older brother and a conniving cat. Stuart faces challenges with courage and an optimistic spirit, ultimately finding his place in the family.

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

Heads up

Mild peril for a small mouse
Cat attempts to harm the mouse
Some characters are initially unkind

What it models well

Courage and resilience
Family acceptance and love
Overcoming challenges

Talk about it after

What makes someone part of a family?
How can we welcome new people into our lives?
Dealing with feelings of jealousy or being left out

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Top billed cast

Director: Rob Minkoff • Crew: M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
**A good film for children that can, due to its sweetness, make adults feel that they are left in the room.** Watching this film is like listening to a fairy tale, or a fable, set in our days. It's the best way I've found to describe it.…
Filipe Manuel Neto, TMDB Community