Forgotten Island vs The Tale of Despereaux
Forgotten Island has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.1/10 for The Tale of Despereaux). The Tale of Despereaux is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 49m. The Tale of Despereaux is the older of the two (2008 against 2026). Both are adventure, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forgotten Island
The Tale of Despereaux| Forgotten Island | The Tale of Despereaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Animation, Family |
| Country | United States of America | United Kingdom |
| Director | Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford | Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell |
| Main cast | H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto | William H. Macy, Tony Hale, Richard Jenkins, Frances Conroy, Kevin Kline |
Synopsis
Forgotten Island
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
The Tale of Despereaux
Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.
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