Synopsis
In his spectacular film debut, young Babar, King of the Elephants, must save his homeland from certain destruction by Rataxes and his band of invading rhinos.
Scores
Overall Score
39.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.9%
Review Aggregate
69.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, family-friendly, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedfamily-friendlylightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Pinsent | 1989 | $28,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Hanna | 1989 | $18,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes1,187
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $1,305,187 | $3,301,913 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $1,305,187 | $3,301,913 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $652,594 | $1,650,956 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $8,215,000 | $20,782,625 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $4,555,000 | $11,523,415 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $522,075 | $1,320,765 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $13,944,668 | $35,277,762 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $1,436,000 (est) | $3,632,848 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $1,044,000 (est) | $2,641,152 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $558,000 | $1,411,650 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $961,000 | $2,431,175 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $287,200 | $726,570 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $4,286,200 | $10,843,395 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $9,658,468 | $24,434,367 |
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