This was one of my favorite movies as a kid. It is about immigration and a family of mice who have unrealistic dreams about America. When they get to America, their experiences aren't what they had dreamed about.
During their immigration they lose their son, Fievel, who throughout the film tries to find his way back to his family.
Underlying themes include: accepting cultural differences, coping with reality and the unfairness of the world, and the value of family and friends.
I always loved this movie, the characters, and the songs as a kid, but I did not fully understand the underlying themes intill I watched it again in high school for a history class.
There was a sequel made to this movie called: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, which I didn't find as deep and/or historically important?? as the first. I did own the second movie as a kid and enjoyed watching it (but not as much as the first).
Recommended movie for ages 6-adult or those studying historical perspectives.
During their immigration they lose their son, Fievel, who throughout the film tries to find his way back to his family.
Underlying themes include: accepting cultural differences, coping with reality and the unfairness of the world, and the value of family and friends.
I always loved this movie, the characters, and the songs as a kid, but I did not fully understand the underlying themes intill I watched it again in high school for a history class.
There was a sequel made to this movie called: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, which I didn't find as deep and/or historically important?? as the first. I did own the second movie as a kid and enjoyed watching it (but not as much as the first).
Recommended movie for ages 6-adult or those studying historical perspectives.