The Trumpet of the Swan

2001, Kids & family/Fantasy, 1h 15m

42 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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An uninspired E.B. White adaptation that's targeted at the very young. Read critic reviews

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A scene from The Trumpet of the Swan, distributed by TriStar Pictures.

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The Trumpet of the Swan (2001)

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Movie Info

In this animated feature, a swan named Louie (Dee Baker) breaks out of his egg to an enthusiastic reception from his proud parents. Soon, however, it is revealed that poor Louie cannot make a sound, alienating him from his siblings -- trumpeter swans who have lovely calls. Louie grows up mute and falls in love with Serena (Reese Witherspoon), but struggles to find a way to communicate his feelings for her. It is not until Louie masters the trumpet that his love finds free expression.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Kids & family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language:

English
Director:

Terry L. Noss, Richard Rich
Producer:

Paul J. Newman, Lin Oliver
Writer:

Judy Rothman Rofé, E.B. White
Release Date (Theaters):

May 11, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Jul 31, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA):

$152.5K
Runtime:

1h 15m
Distributor:

TriStar Pictures
Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo, Dolby SR, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Jason Alexander
Louie's Father
Voice

Mary Steenburgen
Louie's Mother
Voice

Reese Witherspoon
Serena
Voice

Seth Green
Boyd
Voice

Carol Burnett
Mrs. Hammerbotham, Louie's Teacher
Voice

Joe Mantegna
Monty, Louie's Teacher
Voice

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