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  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 20 m

Summary A film about two mortal enemies - a little Mouse and a Fox, who after an unfortunate accident, meet in animal heaven. They lose their natural instincts and become best friends. Their wish to stay together after they return to earth comes true, but they are reborn into opposite roles. Thanks to the power of friendship they can even overco...

Directed By: Jan Bubenicek, Denisa Grimmová

Written By: Jeffrey Hylton, Richard Malatinský, Alice Nellis, Iva Procházková

  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2021
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 20 m

Even Mice Belong in Heaven

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary A film about two mortal enemies - a little Mouse and a Fox, who after an unfortunate accident, meet in animal heaven. They lose their natural instincts and become best friends. Their wish to stay together after they return to earth comes true, but they are reborn into opposite roles. Thanks to the power of friendship they can even overco...

Directed By: Jan Bubenicek, Denisa Grimmová

Written By: Jeffrey Hylton, Richard Malatinský, Alice Nellis, Iva Procházková

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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80
Dec 14, 2021
As can be expected from a film intended for children, Even Mice Belong in Heaven is a pretty straightforward story that touches on a lot of familiar lessons. But the magic is in the way that it’s told.
By Tracy Brown FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 2, 2021
Even Mice Belong in Heaven is the most adorable and unusual animated offering for kids this year.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 2, 2021
The message of selflessness, generosity and loyalty is by-the-numbers stuff, but embellish it with moss, pinecones and twigs, and it takes on a certain magic.
By Wendy Ide FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 2, 2021
The story is a little flat, but the gorgeous, hand-crafted puppets and sets give the film dimension.
By Simran Hans FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 2, 2021
It’s a shame that after that killer start, this wimps out of saying anything interesting about death or the adventure on the other side.
By Cath Clarke FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Fresh Films, Les Films du Cygne, Animoon, CinemArt SK, Canal+ Polska, EC1 Lódz - Miasto Kultury, Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej
Release Date Dec 10, 2021
Duration 1 h 20 m
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Tagline Friednship is a great adventure.
Website http://www.mysipatridonebe.cz/
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Awards

International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Anifilm International Festival of Animated Film
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Czech Lions
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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