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The Borrowers

The Borrowers

Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Borrowers
  • Genres: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 2011-12-25
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 5.8/10 (58 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: BBC, Moonlighting Films, Working Title Films, Working Title Television
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3603
  • Languages: English, Portuguese, Russian

Cast & Crew

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

as Pod Clock

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

as Professor Mildeye

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

as Homily Clock

Aisling Loftus

Aisling Loftus

as Arrietty Clock

Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan

as Spiller

Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood

as Granny Driver

Shaun Dooley

Shaun Dooley

as Josh Charles

Charlie Hiscock

Charlie Hiscock

as James

Anne Hirsch

Anne Hirsch

as Jenny

Warona Seane

Warona Seane

as Dean Karen Richards

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Pod's Adventure - The Borrowers - BBC One

External Links

Keywords

based on children's booklittle peoplechristmas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Borrowers?

The Borrowers is a Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2011-12-25.

Who are the main actors in The Borrowers?

The main cast includes Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus, Robert Sheehan, .

Where can I watch The Borrowers online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Borrowers is available.

Is The Borrowers based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Borrowers?

The Borrowers has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 58 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Borrowers?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Borrowers?

The soundtrack was composed by BBC, Moonlighting Films, Working Title Films, Working Title Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Borrowers filmed?

The Borrowers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Borrowers?

The total runtime of The Borrowers is 90 minutes.

Is The Borrowers suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Borrowers?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Borrowers.

Does The Borrowers have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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