Babar - The Movie (1988)

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Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious… More Children's book authors Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's most beloved elephant comes to the big screen in this animated family tale. Elephant monarch King Babar tells the tale, that unfolds via flashback, of how a much-younger Barbar and his girlfriend Celeste save her village from the pugnacious rhinoceroses that have come to raid it. Though primarily aimed at younger audiences, parents should note that some scenes of abandoned babies maybe upsetting for little viewers. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 15 min.
Directed By: Alan Bunce, John Laurence Collins
Written By: Jean de Brunhoff, Laurent de Brunhoff
Genres: Animation, Kids & Family, Art House & International

In Theaters: Jul 28, 1989 Wide
On DVD: Jan 20, 2004
Studio: Cannon Home Video

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George R

It was an enjoyable movie when I was a kid, but paying attention to it now it's rather violent for kids. But hey, i also has good morals to teach the kids as well ;) I still enjoy the movie. A good family movie.