The Last Unicorn

Name: The Last Unicorn
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: November 19, 1982
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Alan Arkin, Angela Lansbury, Christopher Lee, Jeff Bridges, Keenan Wynn

1982

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Jensen Farley Pictures | Release Date: November 19, 1982 | TV-14

Starring: Alan Arkin, Angela Lansbury, Christopher Lee, Jeff Bridges, Keenan Wynn, Mia Farrow, Paul Frees, René Auberjonois, Robert Klein, Tammy Grimes

Summary: A brave unicorn and a magician fight an evil King who is obsessed with attempting to capture the world's unicorns.

Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Family

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 92 min

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Noel Murray

The Last Unicorn is notable because author Peter S. Beagle adapted his own popular 1968 novel, and made sure that his philosophical ruminations on myth, truth, and illusion remained integral to the plot. Read full review

Janet Maslin

Features a cast that would do any live-action film proud, a visual style noticeably different from that of other children's fare, and a story filled with genuine sweetness and mystery. Read full review

Bill Cosford

G-rated material with the snap of a good story and animated artwork that often sparkles. [01 Dec 1982, p.D6]

Richard Harrington

There is enough action and general movement to satisfy younger moviegoers and enough gentility and creative thought to please everyone else. [26 Nov 1982, p.D1]

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Rather groovy little fable, based on Peter Beagle's fantasy about a unicorn's search for company. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

The Last Unicorn represents a rare example of an animated kids' pic in which the script and vocal performances outshine the visuals. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

This animated children's film focuses on a unicorn and her mission to free the rest of her breed from the tyranny of an evil king. Read full review

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JohnnyYouHitMe

Aug 21, 2022

Sometimes dark, sometimes quite weird. Delves into some pretty bittersweet themes. Christopher Lee steals the show as King Haggard & Lady Amalthea is lovely.

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Gamzguy17

Aug 21, 2021

Based on the novel/comic book of the same name, "The Last Unicorn" hosts some beautiful visuals and wise words, but with its stilted direction in both animation and acting, it's by no means a passion project.  Nonetheless, it is a memorable experience and one that works as a solid and smartBased on the novel/comic book of the same name, "The Last Unicorn" hosts some beautiful visuals and wise words, but with its stilted direction in both animation and acting, it's by no means a passion project.  Nonetheless, it is a memorable experience and one that works as a solid and smart introduction to fantasy films for children.… Expand

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