MouseHunt (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, MouseHunt is a comedy and family film directed by Gore Verbinski, running about 98 minutes. “Who's hunting who?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Down-on-their luck brothers, Lars and Ernie Smuntz, aren't happy with the crumbling old mansion they inherit... until they discover the estate is worth millions. Before they can cash in, they have to rid the house of its single, stubborn occupant—a tiny and tenacious mouse.
Who’s in it. MouseHunt stars Nathan Lane as Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz, Lee Evans as Lars Smuntz, Vicki Lewis as April Smuntz and Maury Chaykin as Alexander Falko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, MouseHunt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $122.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MouseHunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of MouseHunt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MouseHunt (1997)?
- In US, MouseHunt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is MouseHunt worth watching?
- MouseHunt holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in MouseHunt?
- MouseHunt stars Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Vicki Lewis, Maury Chaykin and Eric Christmas.
- When was MouseHunt released?
- MouseHunt was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.