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The Trumpet of the Swan (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) movie poster

The Trumpet of the Swan is a 2001 animated musical directed by Richard Rich and Terry L. Noss, starring Jason Alexander. It is based on The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White and Fred Marcellino. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $628,387 worldwide. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$628.4K
Metascore
27
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The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Directors
Richard Rich and Terry L. Noss
Genres
Drama , Animation , Musical
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Trumpet of the Swan About?

The premise of The Trumpet of the Swan without spoilers, adapted from The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White and Fred Marcellino.

Louie is a trumpeter swan born without the ability to trumpet, leaving him isolated from his family and the natural world. Determined to find his place, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, aided by a kind boy who provides him with a trumpet. As Louie learns to play, he also finds himself falling for a beautiful swan named Serena, and must overcome challenges to express his feelings and ultimately find harmony and acceptance.

The Trumpet of the Swan Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Trumpet of the Swan Cast

Jason Alexander stars in The Trumpet of the Swan. Directed by Richard Rich and Terry L. Noss.

From the directors

More from Richard Rich and Terry L. Noss

More films directed by Richard Rich and Terry L. Noss, best-rated first: The Swan Princess, The Fox and the Hound, Muhammad: The Last Prophet and The Black Cauldron.

Ratings

The Trumpet of the Swan Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Trumpet of the Swan 27 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Trumpet of the Swan Box Office

The Trumpet of the Swan grossed $628,387 worldwide. $102,202 came from the US and Canada and $526,185 (84%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$628.4K

US & Canada
$102.2K
International
$526.2K
US & Canada 16% Rest of the world 84%
Videos

The Trumpet of the Swan Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Trumpet of the Swan.

The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) Trailer (VHS Capture)

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FAQ

The Trumpet of the Swan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Trumpet of the Swan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Trumpet of the Swan?

The Trumpet of the Swan runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was The Trumpet of the Swan released?

The Trumpet of the Swan was released on May 11, 2001.

Who directed The Trumpet of the Swan?

The Trumpet of the Swan was directed by Richard Rich and Terry L. Noss.

More films by Richard Rich

Who is in the cast of The Trumpet of the Swan?

The Trumpet of the Swan stars Jason Alexander.

How much did The Trumpet of the Swan make at the box office?

The Trumpet of the Swan grossed $628,387 worldwide ($102,202 domestic, $526,185 international).

How is The Trumpet of the Swan rated?

The Trumpet of the Swan has 27 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Is The Trumpet of the Swan based on a book?

Yes. The Trumpet of the Swan is adapted from The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White and Fred Marcellino.

Does The Trumpet of the Swan have a post-credit scene?

No. The Trumpet of the Swan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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