A Mouse and a Pencil (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 9

A Mouse and a Pencil poster

Released in 1958, A Mouse and a Pencil is an animation and family film directed by Radka Bachvarova, running about 5 minutes.

What it’s about. At night, a little mouse wanders around the nursery. The mouse nibbles at the fringe on the carpet and the trash can. And then there's the hazelnut. It gets up on the table and sees a pencil-very suitable for nibbling. The pencil asks him to wait - it wants to draw something for the last time. First the cheese is drawn, then the apple is added, and then the sausage. But when the pencil adds a mustache to the drawing, it turns out that it is a cat. The mouse is afraid and runs away.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, A Mouse and a Pencil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Mouse and a Pencil page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Mouse and a Pencil tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Mouse and a Pencil (1958)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Mouse and a Pencil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Mouse and a Pencil worth watching?
A Mouse and a Pencil holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was A Mouse and a Pencil released?
A Mouse and a Pencil was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.