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      The Trumpet of the Swan

      G Released May 11, 2001 1h 15m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation List
      14% Tomatometer 42 Reviews 38% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 23 Buy Now

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

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media A good family movie; much to enjoy and talk about. Rated: 3/5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Ty Burr Entertainment Weekly Features charmless songs, junky animation, hambone voice talent. Rated: D May 17, 2001 Full Review Jay Carr Boston Globe Too bad the director didn't set his mind to making a film parents could enjoy, too. Rated: 2/4 May 14, 2001 Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher It's a good thing beloved children's author E.B. White is dead, because this horrible adaptation of his work would have killed him. Nov 19, 2008 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Michael Szymanski International Press Academy Rated: 2/5 Nov 4, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 1.25 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring the voice of Jason Alexander as the main character Louie's daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/23 Full Review Audience Member The greatest 1.25 hours ever!!!!!!!!!! Starring the voice of Jason Alxander as the deaf trumpeter cygnet's papa swan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member This obscure animated movie from 2001 is sadly not an underrated gem. The voice acting's fine, there are a few okay songs and a squirrel gets the best lines but the animation has an inconsistent, outdated feel to it, the characters are all cliches, the story is generic and uninspired and whomever thought letting us know the silent protagonist's thoughts Garfield-style was a good idea is an idiot. I suppose little kids might like it and it's not really a trainwreck but The Trumpet of the Swan is still very bland and very, very boring. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Could have been better, but meh it was okay I guess Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Good cast and nice animated story for the whole family to enjoy Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Based on E.B. White's novel, The Trumpet of the Swan didn't do its source justice. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis 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.
      Director
      Terry L. Noss, Richard Rich
      Producer
      Seldon Young
      Screenwriter
      Judy Rothman Rofé, E.B. White
      Distributor
      TriStar Pictures
      Production Co
      TriStar Pictures
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 11, 2001, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 9, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $152.5K
      Runtime
      1h 15m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo, Dolby SR, Dolby A
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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