moviepedia

The King and the Mockingbird (1980)

French animated film directed by Paul Grimault

Film facts

Runtime
1h 21m 81 min
Released
19 March 1980
Language
French

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

The King and the Mockingbird has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 min). The French film released on 19 March 1980. It is directed by Paul Grimault.

Cast and crew

Produced by
Toshio Suzuki
Production
Gaumont
Distribution
Gaumont

Box office, awards and more

Award
Louis Delluc Prize
Based on
The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep
Country
France

Release and where to watch

In theatres
19 March 1980
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The King and the Mockingbird?

The King and the Mockingbird has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes, or 81 min.

When did The King and the Mockingbird release?

The King and the Mockingbird released on 19 March 1980.

Who directed The King and the Mockingbird?

The King and the Mockingbird is directed by Paul Grimault.

Is The King and the Mockingbird based on a true story or a book?

The King and the Mockingbird is based on The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep.

Released around the same time

FilmCert.RuntimeRelease
The GarageRussian, 10 Mar 1980, 1980-1h 35m10 Mar 1980
The Last WordEnglish, 12 Mar 1980, 1980-1h 45m12 Mar 1980
A Small Circle of FriendsEnglish, 12 Mar 1980, 1980-1h 52m12 Mar 1980
Evening RainChinese, 12 Mar 1980, 1980-1h 26m12 Mar 1980
Doraemon: Nobita’s DinosaurJapanese, 15 Mar 1980, 1980-1h 40m15 Mar 1980
Twelve MonthsJapanese, 15 Mar 1980, 1980-1h 5m15 Mar 1980

Latest French movies

See all
FilmCert.RuntimeRelease
FantômasFrench, 3 Feb 2027, 2027--3 Feb 2027
La GradivaFrench, 18 Dec 2026, 2026-2h 25m18 Dec 2026
Forty LoveFrench, 25 Nov 2026, 2026--25 Nov 2026
The Best Way is by AccidentFrench, 19 Nov 2026, 2026-1h 51m19 Nov 2026
The Green EyesFrench, 11 Nov 2026, 2026--11 Nov 2026
The Phantom of the OperaFrench, 28 Oct 2026, 2026-2h 14m28 Oct 2026

Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.