The Last Unicorn.?

Question

The Unicorn is never named in the movie, but her human counterpart is titled Amalthea. This startled me, when I first heard it as a very young girl, because that unicorn-girl had MY name. I researched it when I was older and happened to see the movie again, and I discovered it was Greek.

The first unicorn was a mountain goat, whose one (of two) horns was broken off by Zeus when she was nursing him. She then had only one left and became the first unicorn.

I don't know if anyone knows the movie I'm talking about, but I hope someone does. This movie mesmirised me, even as I grew up, and I still hold it very close to my heart.

Sadly xD, I don't own the movie. ^_^ Anyone know where I can purchase it? VHS would be fine, but does anyone know if it's on DVD?

I love this movie!

Answer 1

I love it to and it is available on DVD. Click on the link to order:

http://www.amazon.com/Last-Unicorn-Alan-Arkin/dp/B00019330Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-2969772-5551115?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173977327&sr=8-2

BTW: It's an adaptation of a book by Peter S. Beagle. The poor man got ripped off in the movie deal and doesn't get much money from the DVD sales so it would be nice if you ordered the book too:

http://www.amazon.com/Last-Unicorn-Peter-S-Beagle/dp/0451450523/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/104-2969772-5551115?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173977327&sr=8-3

Answer 2

Yes, I remember this movie well - she hears that she is the last unicorn in the world, but it turns out the others and being held captive by a wicked bull-like creature. So she goes to free them, with a bumbling wanna-be magician and some other friends. Very trippy movie.
I saw it just a few weeks ago, available at Target on DVD. You can probably also order it on Amazon.com.

Answer 3

I have this story in a Peter S. Beagle book, with a bunch of other short fantasy stories. I've never actually read this particular story in that book, but I don't think it's the same as the one you're talking about, as the "unicorn" in his story is really a white deer. At any rate... "The Last Unicorn" DVD is available on Amazon.com... but they also have one called "Last Unicorn".. so you'd have to look and see which is the version you're talking about.

Answer 4

I like that movie a lot too, nice soundtrack. I believe it has just recently been released on dvd as an anniversary special edition. Either that or will be shortly released. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Are you talking about the cartoon with Mia Farrow?If that's the one your talking about I love that movie it was a Rankin/Bass film.I guess you can check any movie stores.I know I rented it out at the libary about 3 weeks ago,you can check the library in your area.

Answer 6

Thank you for a great story, I don't know of this movie, but if I was you, I would sure ask my parents how they got the name.
I named my daughter Kelaedrial, after Galadrial in the book the lord of the rings....now that book has been made into a movie, and my daughter can relate to it the way you do. Good Luck.

Answer 7

About a month ago, I found a copy of this movie at Blockbuster. Check around and see if they carry it. BTW, I absolutely love that movie!

Answer 8

it was my sisters favorite movie, the one with the unicorns in the ocean and that clock right? my sister bought it on amazon.com a couple weeks ago.

http://www.amazon.com/Last-Unicorn-Alan-Arkin/dp/B00019330Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-1903151-8320451?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173977343&sr=8-2

Answer 9

It is a good movie.

You can get DVD for about $18.00 US Dollars.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_d/002-5310855-0599229?url=search-alias%3Ddvd&field-keywords=The+Last+Unicorn

Try this link

Answer 10

I adored that movie as a child and just bought it at Target for my own daughter.