The Borrowers
"Little People. Big Trouble. Lots of fun."
Originally released in 1997. The Borrowers is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Peter Hewitt. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Goodman, Mark Williams, and Jim Broadbent
Synopsis
The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer Ocious P. Potter steals the will granting title to the house, which he plans to demolish in order to build apartments. The Lenders are forced to move, and the Clocks face the risk of being exposed to the normal-sized world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (509 votes)
Budget
$29M
Production budget
Box Office
$22.6M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
John Goodman
as Ocious P. Potter
Mark Williams
as Exterminator Jeff
Jim Broadbent
as Pod Clock
Celia Imrie
as Homily Clock
Flora Newbigin
as Arrietty Clock
Tom Felton
as Peagreen Clock
Raymond Pickard
as Spiller
Bradley Pierce
as Pete Lender
Aden Gillett
as Joe Lender
Doon Mackichan
as Victoria Lender
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $29,000,000
- Revenue
- $22,619,699
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Borrowers about?
The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-e...
Who directed The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was directed by Peter Hewitt.
How long is The Borrowers?
The Borrowers has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Borrowers released?
The Borrowers was released on December 5, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Borrowers?
The main cast of The Borrowers includes John Goodman, Mark Williams, Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie, Flora Newbigin.
Is The Borrowers worth watching?
The Borrowers has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 509 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.