Napoleon

Napoleon

Year: 1995

Runtime: 81 mins

Language: English

Director: Mario Andreacchio

FamilyAdventure

He’s boldly going where no house pet has ever gone before. The adventures of Golden Retriever pup Napoleon and his friend, the parrot Birdo Lucci.

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Timeline & Setting – Napoleon (1995)

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Location

Sydney, Australia, Australian wilderness

Napoleon's journey begins in Sydney and expands into the surrounding wilderness, spanning city streets, beaches, and forests. The setting blends a bustling coastal city with remote habitats where native Australian animals roam. The film showcases iconic landscapes—from a family's home to forests, rivers, and the sea—through a puppy's quest to join wild dogs.

🌊 Coastal 🐨 Australian wildlife 🏙️ Urban to wild transition

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Main Characters – Napoleon (1995)

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Napoleon (Jamie Croft)

A curious puppy who pretends to be tough and dreams of living with wild dogs. He is brave but initially naive, learning to balance risk with care for others as he travels from home to the wilderness.

🐾 Protagonist 🐕 Canine 🌈 Self-discovery

Birdo (Philip Quast)

A galah who becomes Napoleon's reluctant tutor in the wild, offering guidance and some mischief along the way. He is clever, talkative, and often pragmatic about survival.

🦜 Bird 🧭 Mentor 🪶 Witty

Mother Dingo (Blythe Danner)

A protective, caring dingo mother who eventually accepts Napoleon into her family. She embodies the balance of nurturing and survival for her pups.

🐾 Maternal 🐶 Wild canine 🟥 Protective

Father Penguin (Stuart Pankin)

A paternal penguin who appears among other animal characters, representing family roles Napoleon encounters on his journey.

🐧 Family 🗺️ Role model

Nancy (Mignon Kent)

A dingo pup who, with her brother Sid, forms part of the wild-dog family Napoleon encounters. She is brave and eager to belong.

🐶 Pup 🧭 Companion 💪 Courage

Sid (Michael Wilkop)

A dingo pup who accompanies Nancy in some adventures and serves as a friend Napoleon helps along the way.

🐶 Pup 🔄 Ally

Pengi / Conan

A feisty penguin who calls the basket his home and mirrors Napoleon's early bravado, later revealed by his maybe real name Pengi.

🐧 Animal 🫂 Mirror 🧭 Companion

Echidna (Wallace Shawn)

A water-finding, wise creature who serves as a calm, guiding presence during Napoleon's journey.

🦔 Echidna 🧭 Guide

Cat (Geoffrey Bateman)

A hostile predator encountered in the forest who chases Napoleon and is intent on hunting him, representing a constant danger in the wild.

🐱 Predator ⚠️ Threat

Mother Penguin (Joan Rivers)

A maternal penguin who looks after her chick and intersects Napoleon's journey, contributing to his understanding of family abroad.

🐧 Penguin 🧡 Caregiver

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Major Themes – Napoleon (1995)

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🐾 Courage

Napoleon leaves home to seek bravery in the wild, facing uncertainty and danger. He learns that courage comes from action and helping others, not just how he is seen. Through peril and pursuit, he discovers inner strength and the value of taking risks for a meaningful goal. His journey culminates in a selfless act that proves bravery is a choice.

🐶 Belonging

The puppy longs to belong with wild dogs and to be seen as one of them. The arc follows his acceptance by the dingo mother and the pack, showing that belonging is built through trust, loyalty, and shared peril. Napoleon's identity evolves from Muffin, a pet, to Napoleon, a member of the wild. The story emphasizes that home is found where hearts accept you.

🔥 Survival

The film places Napoleon in a world of predators, hazards, and changing weather, testing his wits and adaptability. He navigates threats—from a crafty cat to floods, fires, and predators—learning practical lessons about living in the wild. Initial missteps give way to smarter choices and teamwork with Birdo and the dingo pups. Ultimately, survival becomes a path to self-discovery rather than mere endurance.

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