An American Tail
A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.
Critics Sentiment
Fievel and Tanya sing Somewhere Out There from different locations
Fievel gets separated from family during thunderstorm at sea
The film jumps from its lowest emotional point when Fievel is separated from his family to the beloved Somewhere Out There sequence, rising 2.7 points.
An American Tail maintains steady audience affection throughout most of its runtime, with the separation anxiety and reunion themes resonating strongly with viewers. The film peaks during its most famous musical moment but suffers from pacing issues and a somewhat weak climax. Overall, reviewers found it a touching if imperfect animated feature that works better for nostalgic adults than contemporary children.
Full cast
Phillip Glasser
Fievel Mousekewitz (voice)
Erica Yohn
Mama Mousekewitz (voice)
Nehemiah Persoff
Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
Amy Green
Tanya Mousekewitz (voice)
Christopher Plummer
Henri (voice)
John Finnegan
Warren T. Rat (voice)
Will Ryan
Digit (voice)
Hal Smith
Moe (voice)
Pat Musick
Tony Toponi (voice)
Cathianne Blore
Bridget (voice)
Neil Ross
Honest John (voice)
Madeline Kahn
Gussie Mausheimer (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Tiger (voice)
Linda Ronstadt
The Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
James Ingram
The 2nd Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)
Dan Kuenster
Jake (voice) (uncredited)
Crew
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