Babar: The Movie (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, Babar: The Movie is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Alan Bunce, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Babar: The Movie stars Gordon Pinsent as King Babar, Elizabeth Hanna as Queen Celeste / The Lady, Lisa Yamanaka as Isabelle and Marsha Moreau as Flora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Babar: The Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babar: The Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babar: The Movie tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babar: The Movie (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babar: The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Babar: The Movie worth watching?
- Babar: The Movie holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babar: The Movie?
- Babar: The Movie stars Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna, Lisa Yamanaka, Marsha Moreau and Bobby Becken.
- When was Babar: The Movie released?
- Babar: The Movie was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.