The Great Mouse Detective (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, The Great Mouse Detective is an adventure, family, mystery and animation film directed by Ron Clements, running about 74 minutes. “London's crime-fighting ace on his most baffling case!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
Who’s in it. The Great Mouse Detective stars Barrie Ingham as Basil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice), Val Bettin as Dr. David Q. Dawson (voice), Vincent Price as Professor Ratigan (voice) and Susanne Pollatschek as Olivia Flaversham (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Great Mouse Detective has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $38.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Great Mouse Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Mouse Detective tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Mouse Detective (1986)?
- In US, The Great Mouse Detective is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Great Mouse Detective worth watching?
- The Great Mouse Detective holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, mystery and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Mouse Detective?
- The Great Mouse Detective stars Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Vincent Price, Susanne Pollatschek and Candy Candido.
- When was The Great Mouse Detective released?
- The Great Mouse Detective was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.