Even Mice Belong in Heaven

Even Mice Belong in Heaven is an animated family adventure about a mouse and a fox who are natural enemies. After an accident, both animals arrive in an animal heaven. There they lose their instincts, become friends, and want to stay together. When they return to life on earth, they find themselves in each other's roles, and their friendship is tested against what seems impossible.

The film is a co-production from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and France, directed by Denisa Grimmová Abrhámová and Jan Bubeníček, from a screenplay by Alice Nellis and Richard Malatinský. It runs 80 minutes and blends adventure, comedy and fantasy. The voice cast includes Pavlína Balner as Whizzy, Matouš Ruml as Whitebelly, Martin Stránský, Barbora Hrzánová, Martha Issová and Martin Dejdar.

Released in October 2021, the film took about 2 million dollars worldwide, a modest result for an international co-production. On IMDb it holds 6.7 from 939 votes, while on TMDB it has 7.1 from 39 votes. A critics' rating of 7.1 from 15 reviews places it close to the audience scores, suggesting a generally favorable reception rather than a sharply divided one.