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ANIMATION . 2008 . 1h 26m . English . 6.5/10

Horton Hears a Who!_

"Horton hears more than anyone believes."

An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle.

Director Steve Martino
Starring Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett
Box Office $298.6M
6.5/10
Rating
$298.6M
Box Office
1h 26m
Runtime
2008
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+251% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Horton Hears a Who! poster
Horton hears more than anyone believes.

An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Horton Hears a Who! earned $298.6M worldwide on a $85.0M budget — a 251% return on investment.
Director
Horton Hears a Who! was directed by Steve Martino.
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Cast
Jim Carrey stars as Horton (voice) in Horton Hears a Who!.
Jim Carrey →
Year context
Horton Hears a Who! was released 18 years ago in 2008.

CREW

Director
Writer
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$85.0M
Budget
$298.6M
Revenue
+251%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (3,480 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$85,000,000
Box Office
$298,572,799
Profit
+$213,572,799
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Horton Hears a Who! about?
An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle.
How long is Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton Hears a Who! has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who directed Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton Hears a Who! was directed by Steve Martino.
Who stars in Horton Hears a Who!?
The cast of Horton Hears a Who! includes Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen.
How much did Horton Hears a Who! make at the box office?
Horton Hears a Who! earned $298,572,799 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $85,000,000.
What is the rating of Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton Hears a Who! has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 3,480 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (5)

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Fantasy

KEYWORDS (5)

rescue elephant jungle who cartoon elephant
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