Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- sincere
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a polished, sweet family fantasy with appealing technical craft and themes of acceptance, though some felt its commercial approach weakened the emotional depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stuart is a digitally animated, human-civilized mouse interacting with the live-action Little family and New York City.
The Littles adopt Stuart as George's brother, and the conflict centers on whether a tiny mouse can fully belong in the household.
The Little home, family cat, and talking animal characters transform everyday family life into a whimsical adventure.
Stuart's small size and mouse identity make him vulnerable to Snowbell and his cat associates despite his human manners.
Films like Stuart Little, and why
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
shared live-action and animation blend, family comedy, talking animals, and themes of belonging
Babe
shared whimsical family fantasy, animal characters, comic adventure, and heartfelt outsider themes
The Borrowers
shared child-centered family fantasy, talking animals, adoption themes, and gentle adventure
Cats & Dogs
shared animated-character integration, New York setting, family comedy, and mischievous animal conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Rob Minkoff
- Release Date
- 1999-12-17
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (4776)
Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Geena Davis
- Hugh Laurie
- Jonathan Lipnicki
- Nathan Lane
- Chazz Palminteri
- Steve Zahn
- Jim Doughan
- David Alan Grier
- Bruno Kirby
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Stuart Little about?
- A charming mouse adopted by a New York family must outwit a resentful cat while proving that family is defined by love rather than appearance.
- What is Stuart Little like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Stuart Little as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Stuart Little violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Stuart Little as mild.
- What did critics think of Stuart Little?
- Critics broadly found the film a polished, sweet family fantasy with appealing technical craft and themes of acceptance, though some felt its commercial approach weakened the emotional depth.
- Which films are like Stuart Little?
- Films with a similar feel include Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Babe, The Borrowers, and Cats & Dogs.
- How long is Stuart Little?
- Stuart Little runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch Stuart Little?
- In United States, Stuart Little streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
