The Mouse and His Child

A wind-up mouse and his child, who are components of a single toy, embark on a journey to find a way to become self-winding. Along their quest, they encounter various companions and obstacles as they seek a permanent home. This animated adventure is based on a novel by Russell Hoban.

The film was directed by Charles Swenson and Fred Wolf. For Swenson, this project followed his 1971 film The Point. The production was a collaboration between companies from the United States and Japan, including Sanrio and Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates. The voice cast features Peter Ustinov as Manny the Rat, along with Cloris Leachman, Sally Kellerman, Andy Devine, Alan Barzman, and Marcy Swenson.

Released in November 1977, the movie has a runtime of 83 minutes. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 14 votes.