IMDb 5.7 1999 HD

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

1999
Adventure Animation Family Fantasy Mystery
78 min G USA
6.3 / 10
5.7 IMDB

Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Larry Latham
Starring
Thomas Dekker / Lacey Chabert / Jane Singer / Nehemiah Persoff / Susan Boyd / Robert Hays / Pat Musick / Dom DeLuise

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

G
Genevieve Albright
May 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The charm of Fievel Mousekewitz is once again on full display in An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster. This outing centres on a gripping mystery involving a fearsome creature that has New York's mice on…

C
Caleb Finch
May 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

For a late-90s animated feature, An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster holds up remarkably well. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to Fievel’s character and the collaborative spirit of his friends. The 'Night Monster'…

B
Beatrice Thorne
May 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster attempts to inject new life into the franchise with a mystery plot, but it ultimately feels somewhat derivative. The core concept of a feared creature and a quest for…

A
Arthur Pendelton
May 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This instalment of the An American Tail saga, 'The Mystery of the Night Monster,' leans into a suspenseful premise. The introduction of a 'ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature' provides a clear antagonist for Fievel and his friends to confront. Thomas…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster delivers a spirited adventure that should please younger viewers and long-time fans alike. The voice performances, particularly from the returning cast, lend a familiar warmth to Fievel's latest escapade.…

FAQs

The 'Night Monster' is presented as a source of considerable fear for the New York City rodents, positioning it as a significant antagonist. The film's premise sees Fievel and his friends actively seeking to 'get a close-up look at the bad guy himself,' indicating a direct confrontation with this formidable entity. This focus on a specific, menacing creature drives the central conflict.