The Borrowers movie poster

The Borrowers

December 25, 2011 1h 30m 5.8/10 (59 votes)

Originally released in 2011. The Borrowers is a family/comedy film. directed by Tom Harper.

Starring Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, and Sharon Horgan

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 25, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (59 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC
  • Moonlighting Films
  • Working Title Films
  • Working Title Television

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Borrowers about?

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 resi...

Who directed The Borrowers?

The Borrowers was directed by Tom Harper.

How long is The Borrowers?

The Borrowers has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Borrowers released?

The Borrowers was released on December 25, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Borrowers?

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