Stuart Little

1999 Comedy

E.B. White's classic children's story is brought to the screen in this fantasy, which combines computer-animated characters with a cast of live actors. Mrs. Little (Geena Davis), Mr. Little (Hugh Laurie), and their son George (Jonathan Lipnicki) live in a brownstone near New York's Central Park. The Littles have decided to adopt a younger brother for George, and while they're meeting the children at an orphanage, they are greeted by a mouse named Stuart (voice of Michael J. Fox), who can talk, walk upright, wear clothes, and do nearly anything a human child can do. The Littles are so taken with Stuart that they decide to adopt him, and soon the rest of the family is just as charmed by Stuart -- with the possible exception of Snowbell (voice of Nathan Lane), their house cat. The cast of humans includes Jennifer Tilly, Bruno Kirby, and Dabney Coleman; animal voices are contributed by Chazz Palminteri and Steve Zahn, Jim Doughan, and David Alan Grier. more..

Director: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Estelle Getty

Reviews

  • Such astounding computer-generated effects you'll suspend disbelief and root for the hero, a 3-inch talking mouse.

    Lou Lumenick - New York Post

    27 April 2013

  • Charming Stuart Little improves on original tale.

    Lawrence Toppman - Charlotte Observer

    27 April 2013

  • A Little goes a long way.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    27 April 2013

  • Lacks the subtle sense of mystery that distinguished E.B. White's lovely novel, but nicely conveys its playful spirit and amiable tone.

    David Sterritt - Christian Science Monitor

    27 April 2013

  • At least a few good things are found in this small package.

    Susan Wloszczyna - USA Today

    27 April 2013

Awards

  • Top Box Office Films

    ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards (2000)

  • Best Effects, Visual Effects

    Academy Awards (2000)

     
  • Best Fantasy Film

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2000)

     
  • Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Animation

    Annie Awards (2000)

     
  • Favorite Family Film (Internet Only)

    Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000)