Mousehunt (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Mousehunt is a 1997 action comedy directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $122.4 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $38M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mousehunt About?
The premise of Mousehunt without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two brothers, Ernie and Lars, inherit a dilapidated mansion and plan to renovate it for profit. Their ambitions are quickly challenged by a surprisingly clever and resilient mouse that inhabits the property. As they try to rid the house of the pest and restore it to its former glory, the brothers must confront their own strained relationship and work together, leading to a comical and ultimately heartwarming story of family and perseverance.
Mousehunt Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mouse
- factory
- restaurant
- auction
- character says i hate you
- hospital
- shouting
- collapsing house
- carol singing
- christmas
- funeral
- star died before release
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- anger
- funeral procession in the rain
- carolling
- hair on fire
- ends with a dedication
- falling through ice
- string factory
- emaciation
- reference to fidel castro
- orange
- rifle
- shotgun
- falling into water
- gas leak
- gas explosion
- delirium
- frying pan
- chimney
- hit by a car
- male nudity
- tape recorder
- lingerie
- hat
- bench
- labor strike
- angry mob
- dumbwaiter
- cat versus mouse
- piano
- hazmat suit
- sewage
- frozen lake
- vacuum cleaner
- cherry
- hole in ice
- flipping a coin
- two males in bed
- animal's point of view
Where to Watch Mousehunt
Stream it on Hoopla and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mousehunt Cast
Nathan Lane leads the cast, with Lee Evans. Directed by Gore Verbinski.
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Director Gore Verbinski
Mousehunt Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mousehunt 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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Mousehunt Plot Summary
What happens in Mousehunt from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the final vestiges of Rudolf Smuntz’s empire collapse, his two sons, Lars and Ernie, find themselves at a pivotal moment in their lives. The responsible and hopeful Lars has always been committed to the family string factory, whereas Ernie, a self-centered cynic, seeks to forge his own path in the culinary world. However, his aspirations crumble when an unfortunate incident involving a rogue cockroach—a remnant from his late father’s cigar box—leads to the mayor’s heart attack. This calamity leaves Ernie jobless, his culinary dreams in ruins, and ultimately results in his descent into homelessness.
Full summary
The whole story of Mousehunt, scene by scene
Mousehunt Box Office & Budget
Mousehunt grossed $122.4 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $61.9 million came from the US and Canada and $60.5 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$122.4M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $61.9M
- International
- $60.5M
- Budget
- $38M
Mousehunt Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer Trailer 1
- Teaser Mousehunt (1997), 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 1.17:1 ratio 2520x2160
How Well Do You Know Mousehunt?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What was the family business that Lars and Ernie inherited?
Cars in Mousehunt
22 cars on screen, including the 1959 Volvo PV 544 and the 1948 ACF-Brill Model IC-41.
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1959 Volvo PV 544 Main role -
1948 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Minor role -
1968 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role -
1985 Chevrolet C-30 Minor role
Mousehunt Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Мышиная охота” and “捕鼠氣”.
- Also known as
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- Мышиная охота
- 捕鼠氣
- Un Ratoncito Duro de Cazar
- Um Ratinho Encrenqueiro
- Mouse Hunt
- Un ratoncito duro de roer
- Mouse Hunt น.หนูฤทธิ์เดชป่วนโลก
- Mäusejagd
- Un topolino sotto sfratto
- La Souris
- Mus i sitt eget hus
- 捕鼠记
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- Polowanie na mysz
- Mus i eget hus
- Muizenjacht
- Egértanya
- Hon na myš
- הצילו! עכבר בבית!
- Ne réveillez pas une souris qui dort
- Zor Hedef Fare
- 마우스 헌트
- Ловът на мишката
- Мишаче полювання
- Lov na myš
- Pelės medžioklė
- Οι Δύο Ατσίδες και το Πονηρό Ποντίκι
- น.หนูฤทธิ์เดชป่วนโลก
- Săn Chuột
- Vânătoarea de șoareci
- Mišolovka
- マウス・ハント
- Vekk ikke musen som sover
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Mousehunt FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mousehunt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mousehunt?
Mousehunt runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Mousehunt released?
Mousehunt was released on December 19, 1997.
Who directed Mousehunt?
Mousehunt was directed by Gore Verbinski.
More films by Gore Verbinski Who is in the cast of Mousehunt?
Mousehunt stars Nathan Lane and Lee Evans.
Where can I watch Mousehunt?
In the US, Mousehunt is streaming on Hoopla and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Mousehunt make at the box office?
Mousehunt grossed $122.4 million worldwide ($61.9 million domestic, $60.5 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
How is Mousehunt rated?
Mousehunt has 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Mousehunt have a post-credit scene?
No. Mousehunt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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