The Mouse That Roared (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, The Mouse That Roared is a comedy film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 83 minutes. “They're taking over the country in an invasion of laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mail, armed with bows and arrows) to New York and they arrive during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.
Who’s in it. The Mouse That Roared stars Peter Sellers as Grand Duchess Gloriana XII / Prime Minister Count Rupert Mountjoy / Tully Bascombe, Jean Seberg as Helen Kokintz, William Hartnell as Will Buckley and David Kossoff as Professor Alfred Kokintz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Mouse That Roared has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Mouse That Roared page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mouse That Roared tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mouse That Roared (1959)?
- In US, The Mouse That Roared 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 The Mouse That Roared worth watching?
- The Mouse That Roared holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mouse That Roared?
- The Mouse That Roared stars Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, William Hartnell, David Kossoff and Leo McKern.
- When was The Mouse That Roared released?
- The Mouse That Roared was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.