THEME EXPLORATION

mouse protagonist

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men
2007 · Joel Coen
Shrek
Shrek
2001 · Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007 · Paul Greengrass
Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey
2015 · Sam Taylor-Johnson
Tapage Nocturne
Tapage Nocturne
1979 · Catherine Breillat
Whiskey with Vodka
Whiskey with Vodka
2009 · Andreas Dresen
Hellboy
Hellboy
2004 · Guillermo del Toro
Rear Window
Rear Window
1954 · Alfred Hitchcock
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
1928 · William Wyler
Au Bonheur des Dames
Au Bonheur des Dames
1930 · Julien Duvivier
A Woman’s Story
A Woman’s Story
1963 · Mikio Naruse
Behold a Pale Horse
Behold a Pale Horse
1964 · Fred Zinnemann
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Don Bluth United States

Directed multiple acclaimed features centered on mouse protagonists, most notably 'The Secret of NIMH' and 'An American Tail,' exploring deeper emotional narratives with rodent heroes.

 Isao Takahata Japan

Co-founded Studio Ghibli and created 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and other works featuring small creature protagonists, bringing philosophical depth to stories of small but determined characters.