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Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Vicki Lewis, Maury Chaykin, Eric Christmas ... see more see more... , Michael Jeter , Debra Christofferson , Camilla Søeberg , William Hickey , Christopher Walken , Cliff Emmich

Gore Verbinski, the TV-commercials director responsible for the Budweiser frogs, directed this Adam Rifkin screenplay about two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) who inherit a string factory and a ... read more read more...decaying country home after the death of their father (the late William Hickey, in his last role). After moving in, they learn that the house has historical architectural importance and is valued in the millions. However, they are constantly tormented by a mouse within the walls. They engage in cartoon-like combat against the rodent, but it manages to outwit the brothers in successive situations. Both live and animatronic mice portray the title role, and some scenes assume the mouse's point of view. The film is dedicated to William Hickey. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Release Date: December 19, 1997

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DVD Release Date: December 1, 1998

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Flixster Reviews (4,811)

  • fb100002359227440
    March 17, 2012
    fb100002359227440
    A always love this film when I was a child... now is just another silly, but some times clever movie that looks like a Bugs Bunny cartoon. Rotten.
  • spielberg00
    August 12, 2011
    spielberg00
    OK+
  • ajv2688
    August 11, 2011
    ajv2688
    This movie will please young kids with its stupid cat and mouse slapstick humor, but others will not find it funny.
  • skeletonking101
    February 7, 2011
    skeletonking101
    a great and funny plot with great acting and comedy, where can you go wrong with christopher walken as an exterminator
  • erika250
    May 30, 2010
    erika250
    really funny.
  • ythelastman89
    November 20, 2009
    ythelastman89
    A fun, yet ridiculous kids movie. It has a lot of over-acting and silly characters that go far overboard. It's just nowhere near as entertaining as it possibly could have been and a giant waste of time. Gore Verbinski has clearly grown tremendously since this and learned from his... read more mistakes.
  • SirPant
    September 25, 2009
    SirPant
    It?s fun and it has its moments but is slightly marred by dodgy CGI!
  • stormyweather980
    September 14, 2009
    stormyweather980
    Always liked this movie; well worth having went to see it at the theater
  • thmtsang
    August 3, 2008
    thmtsang
    Excellent cast. Two brothers inherit a house, but it is ruined by a mouse. Hilarious comedy.
  • gatorgirl13
    January 21, 2008
    gatorgirl13
    Really cute. I happen to love Nathan Lane, so I really enjoyed his part in this movie. It'll make you laugh.

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Critic Reviews

Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

It's a not-bad gift for those who prefer their laughs black.

Scott G. Mignola
January 2, 2011
Scott G. Mignola, Common Sense Media

A vivacious, clever slapstick comedy. Full Review

Staci Layne Wilson
January 4, 2005
Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com

Dickens meets Wile E. Coyote. Full Review

David Noh
January 1, 2000
David Noh, Film Journal International

Adam Rifkin's script sets things up brightly, with savvy detail and a wealth of amusingly mendacious, greedy characters. Full Review

Eric Lurio
January 1, 2000
Eric Lurio, rec.arts.movies.reviews

The climax is just what you'd expect...in a good way of course. Full Review

Elias Savada
January 1, 2000
Elias Savada, Nitrate Online

This Home Alone clone is genetically spliced with childhood memories of Tom and Jerry. Full Review

Michael Dequina
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

A slapstick comedy that will please the tykes but will leave the rest of the family less than satisfied. Full Review

Lisa Schwarzbaum
September 7, 2011
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

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Joe Leydon
July 28, 2008
Joe Leydon, Variety

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Lisa Alspector
February 19, 2005
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

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  • Nathan Lane & Lee Evans inherit a mansion that's worth millions & they want to sell it, but first they must get rid of a pesky rodent?  Answer »
  • In what movie did the Smuntz Brothers inherit a string factory and "The Missing LA Rue"from their deceased father?  Answer »
  • Which Film? Caesar: You have to get inside their mind. You have to know what they want, need. You have to think... like a mouse!   Answer »
  • Lee Evans and Nathan Lane are brothers whose plans to renovate a valuable building are thwarted by a super smart rodent. Name the film?  Answer »
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