# Horton Hears a Who! (2008)

> A compassionate elephant risks ridicule and danger to protect an invisible miniature civilization whose existence nobody else will acknowledge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7004

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Steve Martino, Jimmy Hayward
- Cast: Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Dan Fogler, Isla Fisher, Jonah Hill
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451079/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, heartwarming, playful, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

An elephant discovers that even the smallest voices deserve to be heard, leading to a whimsical adventure.

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